It is no exaggeration, I love summer. Where we live in upstate New York, summer is the most beautiful time of the year. So naturally, I try to pack in every possible activity. Unfortunately, by the second week of summer, […]
It is no exaggeration, I love summer. Where we live in upstate New York, summer is the most beautiful time of the year. So naturally, I try to pack in every possible activity. Unfortunately, by the second week of summer, […]
From the base of the mountain we could see the entire trail to the top. As New York natives, this was something entirely different. My husband and I frequently hiked the Adirondack mountains with our 5 children. In the thick […]
This is a great question! Whether you are having your first child or you have ten, it’s a valid concern. Kids require a lot of time, energy and focus. I have revisited this questions so many times throughout my 15 […]
I saw a fear and panic in their little eyes. “Go to the other room and pray.” I was holding my one month old son. He was not breathing right, not moving right and his color looked off. Two of […]
From the basement I could hear the kids in the family room. They were being louder than normal and I was already having trouble focusing. Why are they being so loud? They know it’s radio day. How can I possibly […]
At the end of a long day and a rough bedtime, I force myself to head downstairs to the kitchen sink emotionally, mentally and physically exhausted. As I’m cleaning up the left-overs and the other left overs I can’t help […]
Recently, an impending snow storm warranted a family trip to the store for new snow gear. While looking at the selection of gloves in front of us, my three year old son patted my side. “Mommy, I want to show […]
My children range in age from 12 years to 12 months. One of the greatest joys as a Christian parent is leading and teaching our children about prayer. In every stage and age they are capable of engaging and understanding […]
One of my most favorite memories took place when I was around 4 years old. All my pre-school years were spent at home with my mother all to myself because I’m quite a bit younger then my next oldest sibling. […]
Lucy, the second oldest, is sitting at the table and likely has been, before I even filled her plate. As I set it in front of her, her eyes widen in delight. She looks carefully at all the food, inspecting […]