Raising teenagers is like nailing Jello to the wall. – Anonymous Parenting is hard. I think it was God’s sneaky way of letting us experience just what He goes through in raising all of us! Today I learned we are a lot like teenagers in our relationship with God . . . we ask Him… Continue reading Parenting is Hard
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Kids Chores (Part 5): Pursue (and find) Peace
If you missed the previous posts in this series – Read them here: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 I was going to have inner peace if I had to break a few heads to do it. -Erma Bombeck More Peace I have been on a mission lately to bring more peace into… Continue reading Kids Chores (Part 5): Pursue (and find) Peace
Kids Chores (part 4): Letting Go
If you missed Part 1, Part 2 or Part 3 of this series – click on the number you want to read. “My theory on housework is, if the item doesn’t multiply, smell, catch fire, or block the refrigerator door, let it be. No one else cares. Why should you?” – Erma Bombeck Ok –… Continue reading Kids Chores (part 4): Letting Go
The Peaceful Mom: Becoming Despearate
I just HAD to share this with you today! I posted it at Drink from the Deep as well – but thought it definitely applied to us as mom’s – whether you have struggled with postpartum depression, or just other dark/depressed times in your life. Kimberlee – over at The Peaceful Mom – has written… Continue reading The Peaceful Mom: Becoming Despearate
Money Monday: Money Saving Mom
MoneySavingMom.com Today I wanted to share with you one of my favorite blogs/sites – Money Saving Mom! It was started and is run by Crystal Paine – a mom (like you and me) with 3 kids – ages 6 and under! I don’t know how she does it all – but she inspires me! When… Continue reading Money Monday: Money Saving Mom
Free Parenting Webinar @ Inspired to Action TODAY!
Free Webinar TODAY! I know this is late notice – but I just had to post this. Over at Inspired to Action TODAY at 2pm and 9pm, they will be hosting a FREE Parenting Webinar! Here is a little bit of info from Kat at Inspired to Action (but head on over to their site… Continue reading Free Parenting Webinar @ Inspired to Action TODAY!
Oasis: Stop and Rest – and Have Some Fun!
The Road that Never Ends I’m slow moving this morning (belly hasn’t felt right the last couple days). I’m thinking I may just have to snuggle up with a book today (haven’t done that in a long time!) I tend to feel guilty about doing nothing but read or relax during the day as there… Continue reading Oasis: Stop and Rest – and Have Some Fun!
Not as you planned? . . .This too shall pass
Good Morning Moms! Or – Good Afternoon or Good Evening (depending on when you read this)! 🙂 I pray your weekend is going well! Mine isn’t quite going as planned (nor is the weather! Yuck – dreary, rainy and cold! Add onto it, sick kids, hubby gone, and a tired mama!) But I wanted to… Continue reading Not as you planned? . . .This too shall pass
YOU are AMAZING!
YOU are AMAZING! Did you know that?! You truly are! You are an AMAZING mom! You are an AMAZING person! You are an AMAZING daughter, wife, friend . . . . and so much more! How do I know? “No I’m not Lori. You don’t even know me. You can’t say that about me. You… Continue reading YOU are AMAZING!
1st Day of School!
Well . . . today was the day . . . The day many have been looking forward to (and others, probably dreading!) . . . For me . . . it involved – Five kids off to five different schools at 4 different times and transportation routes! 🙂 Yikes! And it only took 2… Continue reading 1st Day of School!
Best Day with YOU – Today!
With an 11-year-old daughter in the house – I’ve heard Taylor Swift echoing from the upstairs as well as being sung at the dinner table . . . but I had not heard or seen this song and video before today. Grab your tissues all you Moms! This is a good reminder . . .… Continue reading Best Day with YOU – Today!
Mom Time
Yes – those are my feet . . . up and off the floor . . . with no kids in sight! And not only that – they are in a beautiful setting (at the historic Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia) while my ears listen to a pianist play all my favorite songs, and my… Continue reading Mom Time
Mom guilt?
Ok – so I have to admit, I don’t know if I’ve ever had “mom guilt”. Maybe I did . . . once . . . when I was a younger mom . . . but since much of my memory seems to have left through my breastmilk given to my 4 precious kids, in… Continue reading Mom guilt?
"My Favrit Book . . ."
I just had to post this! My 6 year old, 1st grader, had to write (in public school) about his favorite book. The above pictures are what he wrote! You go son!! 🙂 Here is what it says: “My favrit book is the Bible. It tells abot holy stuf. It has a old tesment and… Continue reading "My Favrit Book . . ."
Your Father’s Love
(I posted this on my other blog – Drink from the Deep – and felt I should post it here as well.) I can’t begin to explain or tell you how much I desire for each of you to fully know and understand the love that our heavenly Father has for each of you .… Continue reading Your Father’s Love