Let's face it. Kids can get pretty frustrated waiting for the turkey to be carved and grace to be said. Add to that frustration the fact that young children are often a bit uncomfortable at large family gatherings where every stranger they see knows everything about them and seems to want a hug, and it's easy to see why toddlers sometimes throw tantrums at Thanksgiving dinner. Older kids do, ...
Holidays
30 Days of Thanksgiving
Happy November, everybody! I cannot believe how quickly this year has passed. The past several months have been nothing but a blur, but God has been faithful and good throughout. I didn't participate in Write 31 Days this year so I am planning on posting every day this month. Some days, my posts may be nothing more than a scripture about giving thanks; other days, ...
Easter is not about the Bunny. It’s all about the Lamb.
This weekend, my family will help scatter thousands of eggs over fields in our town, eggs filled with sweet treats for the special kids who find them. The sight of brightly-colored eggs lying in fresh cut grass and little toddler legs running after them is by far one of my favorites. I love to see all the Easter baskets, bigger than the kids who carry them, filled to ...
Teach Your Kids About True Love This Valentine’s Day
I have to admit that though I enjoy homeschooling and do believe it's the best choice for our family, there are times I worry about the things my kids might be missing out on. Usually, it's the things I enjoyed most as a child that come to mind, things like classroom parties and fun celebrations. I mean, don't you remember how much you looked forward to things like the ...