Category Archives: Kids

What is it with children and walking the line? You know the line I’m talking about. The line between obedience and disobedience. My children have been exhibiting this characteristic lately, and sometimes I don’t know whether to smile and inwardly … Continue reading →

Tonight was hilarious hair night at AWANA. Earlier in the day I was discussing this with Elias as we went out to purchase some hair gel. He got more than a little anxious when I mentioned I was going to … Continue reading →

Well….it’s happened. The dreaded hair cut. I’ve been holding on to Simon’s curls for as long as I can, but even I had to admit that his hair was getting a little too long and ratty. It was time to … Continue reading →

A picture may say 1000 words, but sometimes written word just does the trick in preserving memories. Occasionally I just like to write about small moments or snapshots of our days, because I may not remember them in the years … Continue reading →

I’ve made it no secret that I prefer Nathan not to have a moustache. Moustaches are so prickly and yucky. I always tell him when he gives me a hard time that I am going to put a piece of … Continue reading →

This morning as I was getting ready for the day, the boys were playing in Simon’s room. They were playing happily together so I wasn’t really thinking about them very much other than to smile happily at something I overheard … Continue reading →

Elias turns four in about a week. We held a birthday party for him and some friends at our house this afternoon. Elias had a blast! A few weeks ago when I asked Elias what theme he wanted for his … Continue reading →

It all started because I wanted to teach Elias how to read a map. I’ve been looking into toddler/preschooler geography lessons because I know from experience as a teacher that it is hard to fit that kind of thing into … Continue reading →

I have to say…if you don’t have one of these slides and a few toy cars, it will be well worth every penny! Recently, the boys discovered that they could send their cars down the slide and let them roll … Continue reading →