One of the best things you can do for your kids to develop literacy is for them to be exposed to books. On your shelves, around your home, in their hands… Even books that are too advanced for them will benefit them just from the exposure. It’s one reason why we have a lot of […]
Christmas: Tree and Traditions
I am a traditions girl. I’ve always held fast to them, but I’m learning to hold them a little more loosely… Motherhood is a kind of thing in that you learn lessons you may have never wanted to learn, but ultimately are so grateful to have learned. Being a parent I’ve learned to let loose […]
Christmas Beginnings: Advent
This year our family is focusing on Advent. Resisting the commercialism of Christmas is so hard, but we are purposing as a family to focus on our faith and family, generosity and giving of our time. I am trying this new book Come Let Us Adore Him by Paul David Tripp. You have heard me […]
Total Christmas Makeover: a review
Christmas is my favorite! To be honest I just really love holidays and being festive, so since lots of other people feel that way at Christmas I enjoy it ten fold. I do advent with my kids, both the fun and the spiritual kinds, I started the tradition LONG before they could understand just because […]