Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one. While I was with them, I protected them and kept them safe by that name you gave me…My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but… Continue reading Praying for the Hard Thing
Category: Kids…gotta love ’em
Posts about my kids and the cute/funny/annoying/endearing/aggravating/precious things they do or say.
A Letter to My Son: 15 Things I Want You to Know on Your 15th Birthday
Dear Trey, Today, you turn 15. As I write this, you’re not *quite* 15 yet, although you were hard at work to make your grand appearance. To think that 15 years have passed since that unforgettable day – that day when my whole world changed, when my dreams became reality, when suddenly everything I’d ever… Continue reading A Letter to My Son: 15 Things I Want You to Know on Your 15th Birthday
A Maverick No More
When McGowen Elementary opened its doors on August 27, 2007, we were there. We were a part of many of the “firsts” and “inaugurals” as McGowen formed its identity: family dances, fall carnivals, Mavs Dads events, fundraisers, class parties. We supported many of the initiatives and helped launch some of the programs that are now… Continue reading A Maverick No More
Watercolour Ponies, Once Again
It seems like only a few days ago I wrote this post about Crisana’s preschool graduation. But according to my blog, that was May, 2008, meaning six years have passed. And once again, I’m watching those Watercolour Ponies. Except now, they’re a little bigger, a little more well-defined, a little more recognizable. There are watercolour… Continue reading Watercolour Ponies, Once Again
Lord of the Dance, Lord of the Mom Fail
So, tonight was Trey’s final opportunity to attend an Evans MS dance. It was the annual 8th grade dance, their genius alternative to hosting some sort of graduation ceremony. More fun for the kids and WAY more fun for the adults. I have tried for the past 3 years to get Trey to attend one… Continue reading Lord of the Dance, Lord of the Mom Fail
Fellowship of the Ring
It’s Happy Mother’s Day, and I am one happy mother. Not just because I get to enjoy sloppy kisses from my darling children. Not just because I get to wear the name “mom.” And not even just because they give me gifts like this, to show their support of the things I love to do.… Continue reading Fellowship of the Ring
Let the hunt begin…and end
It was a day of firsts…and lasts. Crisana’s very first Promiseland Easter Egg Hunt. And, at the same time, her very last Promiseland Easter Egg Hunt. Perhaps I should explain a bit. We’ve participated in Easter Egg Hunts with our church before. When our children were very little, we took part in PCBC’s Resurrection Parties… Continue reading Let the hunt begin…and end
Bully for You
“You know, you should really pray about your thighs.” What? I stood there in disbelief, dumbfounded. My tongue was tied, my brain on overdrive. “What do you mean?” I managed to squeak out. “Well, you know the Bible says, ‘If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain… Continue reading Bully for You
When Life Hands You Lemons…
You make lemonade, of course. But if you’re a true entrepeneur, capitalist, or overachiever, you then sell that sweet-tangy nectar at your very own lemonade stand! This summer, as part of our Brownie program for Girl Scouts, our troop was supposed to choose a project to make our community a better place. Note the use… Continue reading When Life Hands You Lemons…
Skating on Thin Ice
Okay, I admit. The ice wasn’t *that* thin. In fact, it was plenty thick. And poured over a concrete slab inside an air-conditioned mall. But still, you have to admit, the title works much better than, “You Should Really Read This Post About the First Time My Daughter Went Ice Skating.” Last year, as outings… Continue reading Skating on Thin Ice