Apparently, we’re not the only family enjoying my last post. This is too cute not to share. An-internet-turned-real-life-friend sent the above picture of her seven boys enjoying the Praise Aerobics. There is someone else who has been entertaining me by trying to copy the moves too. I will try hard not to think about it [...]

I keep interesting links in my sidebar under the heading, “Also Worth Reading.” Feel free to admit if it’s the only reason you visit or subscribe to this site. I can take it. Normally, I enjoy discussing our declining culture, women’s issues, and practical theology, but with a baby due in six weeks, I can’t [...]

Several years ago I found myself in an awkward situation. This, of course, is not unusual for me and my mouth, but I will tell you about it anyway. I was talking with a group of women. (It goes downhill from here.) Because it was appropriate, I shared a tragedy I’d experienced earlier on and [...]

It seems that my three-year-old must be listening to our evening readings. Earlier this morning, she was standing at the sink when her older sister “touched” her on the arm. This was not agreeable to her. So with her eyebrows lowered and her finger wagging, she accused loudly, “EVILDOER!” It is not only three-year-olds who [...]

There is a list going around the internet, “25 Skills Every Man Should Know: The List, Ready for Your Debate.” Some of the items in the list are right-on: build a campfire, change the oil and filter, and paddle a canoe. Greg corrected my canoe maneuvering before we married, and that was very romantic. It’s [...]

Since my husband returns from a business trip tomorrow, the kids and I have been working on surprising him with a recitation of Psalm 100. Some guys get a steak dinner for a welcome, but you know, we keep it spiritual around here. I’ll try not to blow it. I mean, my kids do a [...]

For years now, I’ve called my grandmother weekly. We have this ritual, and it goes something like this: “Hi Granny.” “Oh, hi, Honey. My knees are really aching me. It’s going to rain, you know.” It’s always about to rain, even when it’s not. Then, she’ll tell me about her back, her neck, her heart, [...]

…you ever hear an electronic beeping sound in the middle of the night, be sure to check underneath all the kids’ refrigerator finger paintings to see if it is the automatic reminder for your dog’s heartworm pill. This tidbit just might save you a half hour of your life.

Our second day went better than the first. There was no road trouble if you exclude all the close calls with bad drivers, and we only had about five hours of driving ahead of us. If you remember, I trusted Greg’s judgment in putting a contract on the place without my having seen it. He [...]

We were on the road before 6 a.m. early Wednesday morning last week. Our trailer was packed to the brim with the first of many loads we were taking to our new place. The closing was scheduled for Thursday, so we had plenty of time to get there. We estimated it being a 14 – [...]