Highly unqualified is what makes me qualified to write this post. I began drafting this post thinking that I had the children well cared for and happy. I sat quietly on the couch, while they enjoyed a special Netflix treat of watching Curious George with their breakfast -- something I RARELY do. But I did today . . . cutting corners you might say as I tried to pack … [Read more...] about Give Them Grace: Moms Need to Pray
Eating Your Decorations: Asparagus Soup & Giveaway
There is a soup that I always associate with Christmas. Asparagus soup. It's green. It contains nutmeg. We have eaten it on several occasions especially when our meals have contained five courses (note: at my mother-in-law's house). But what I love about this soup . . . my kids devour it. I think it has something to do with the amount of cream and … [Read more...] about Eating Your Decorations: Asparagus Soup & Giveaway
Diary of a Homeschool Newbie & What’s In The Bible Giveaway
Day 55: We've hit an "I'm tired" phase. Has this ever happened to you? Daily, I'm fighting the battle just to get through one subject without Big J halting all work to say he's too tired to do school. SO. FRUSTRATING. Is it just because he know there is a couch within a few feet he could lounge on? He doesn't actually want to go back to bed, so I know it's a stalling technique. … [Read more...] about Diary of a Homeschool Newbie & What’s In The Bible Giveaway
10 Ways to Simplify Christmas & Speechless
It has begun: The fun, awesome, exciting Christmas season! It can also be the chaotic, noisy, overwhelming Christmas season for my kids with special needs. Lights and bells can easily overload the senses, even when the sensory seeker is the one turning them on. And off. And on. And off. And ON. Christmas shopping can be fun, or the crowds, noise, and all of the choices … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Simplify Christmas & Speechless
Preschool: Traditions, Why again??
Esmé was two years old. It was her first Christmas in the US. I was going to do this one right. On Christmas morning, I get up at 5:30 a.m. to wrap the last gifts. I have visions of the three of us drinking hot chocolate and eating cinnamon rolls while reading the last Jesse tree devotional, then gathering around to watch Esmé gratefully open her presents while listening … [Read more...] about Preschool: Traditions, Why again??