This will be our third year homeschooling, unless you count those years before when we taught our babies at home, but didn't call it homeschooling, we called that life. It is our first year having to claim our homeschooling status with the state. (Fortunately, Georgia makes that process incredibly easy these days. It is a …
If you’re wondering…
... where I am- this will give you a clue. So, I'm not writing this week. I'm not reviewing. I'm just chillin' with these little people and some really cool big people. Â
A Finalist?!
A while back, the Pastor pestered me into submitting this blog for an IBBA. (Independent Book Blogger Award) Since I review books here, I submitted my blog. (And really, I just wanted to stop hearing about the contest.) Surprise, surprise! Guess who was a finalist? Me! Can you believe that? I know, me either. But, …
Simple Secrets to A Happy Life
Luci Swindoll gives you motherly advice on how to have a happy life. In 50 short chapters, Swindoll passes on life's secrets to you.Only, Luci Swindoll isn't a mother. And Luci Swindoll is telling you all the things a mother tells her children. None of this is revolutionary. Some of it is even counter productive. …
Dear New Mom
Dear New Mom, You approached me at the Diner today to tell me how you aspire to be just like me. While I appreciate the ego boost, let me tell you, it just won't work. You'll be a better mom than me to your child. Because you are the perfect mom for that little girl you …
33 Tips for Maintaining Your Sanity While Raising a Toddler
Meet Emery. Adorable. Right? Come on, you know that kid is cute. Life with Emery is not always easy. I know, I know. You're looking at that angel face saying, "Certainly he is the most perfect child ever!" Okay, so you might not be saying quite that, but something along those lines. But this kid …
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Then Sings My Soul
The third book in the "Then Sings My Soul" series. This book contains more than a few obscure hymns and ranges from the ancient to the very modern. There seems to be more "other" reference in this book than the previous books. (Information on hymn writing and history.) I enjoyed the first book more than …
Best Cookies Ever!
You'll have to believe me on this and try these cookies ASAP! Seriously, so good! I have no pictures, but they look like cookies. 2 and a half cups rolled oats 2 cups all purpose flour half a cup of flax seed meal 1 t baking powder 1 t baking soda half a t of …
Rumors of God
I'm not usually of books like this. This one, while not great, was not as horrible as I anticipated. There were a lot of good points made. Many things that I think many Christians today do need to hear. However, it was still shallow and seemed to linger on long after the point was proven. …
Advent Weeks 1 & 2
I had planned to blog about each week of Advent. As usual, I didn't get around to it during week one. But I am getting around to it now! Each Advent, I make it a point to be very intentional with what we do as a family. Christmas is a celebration to remember the birth …
Notes From the Parsonage 