Jan 4, 2012 Posted by sweetie

Sisters

Guess what I hear first thing every. single. morning? “Can I hold Martha?” All the kiddos ask. All day.  But Sarah usually meets me at my bedroom door or just climbs into my bed.  The girl doesn’t waste time, you know. I just love the gleam in Sarah’s eye. Hmm, I wonder if I should be afraid of what she might teach Martha? Giggle. Be still my... read more

Nov 7, 2011 Posted by sweetie

Reasons to laugh and smile…

“Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.  I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:11-13 So often throughout my day, my children bring me to... read more

Oct 27, 2011 Posted by sweetie

Not a Box!!!!

One of the current favorite books in our home is Not a Box by Antoinette Portis. We also love her book, Not a Stick. Not a Box is a simple book with pencil drawings of a rabbit and a box. Well, a rabbit and his Not a Box. These little books really capture the essence of a child’s imagination that can turn a box into a mountain, a pirate ship or a burning building. In just a reading or two, the... read more

Sep 1, 2011 Posted by sweetie

The room was suddenly too quiet….

We were in the midst of math, phonics and science experiments. I realized that my little people were quiet. And they weren’t sleeping. This is not always a good thing. I found them. Together, of coursed. Thankfully they did not have Sharpies, scissors, water or other means of mass destruction. They only had a book. Precious, aren’t they? I love watching them grow and play... read more

Jun 8, 2011 Posted by sweetie

Cold front moving in?

Or maybe she is making a fashion statement? I’m not sure but she is my camera loving girl so I just had to take a pic or two. And of course, Mr. Cuteness decided he needed to climb up the triple bunk. Thankfully he stopped in the middle. And thankfully his sister kept him safe until I could grab him. He was very proud of himself and was quite upset when I wouldn’t let him stay. Tough cookies,... read more