Raising a family isn’t easy. Raising a large, multi-racial, adoptive family is even more difficult, with many twists and turns in the journey. Adopting three siblings almost two years ago was an answer to years of prayer….and yet rocked our family like we never expected. One thing that happened caught me completely off guard. It [...]
Perfectionism has no place in my life today…as a ‘recovering perfectionist‘, I see more clearly than ever how much relational damage I’ve done over the years by my need to be perfect. I have been reminded of my tendency towards perfection during Christmas, as I am tempted to fantasize about that Norman Rockwell holiday that [...]
The holiday season is in full swing and I don’t know about you, but the children’s lists are getting pretty long. Have you ever wondered what kids really want for Christmas? Here are a few thoughts…. Traditions Traditions are the glue that bind families together. As small as they may seem, children totally latch [...]
I love to read. If I could find the time to curl up with one good book after another, sipping green tea under my ragged quilt, forever and ever, I would. Back to reality…but despite my busy life as mom to 9, I constantly strive to feed my soul and mind with good books. You [...]
It’s a tradition with us. When the big kids go off to school, my homeschooled kids and I take a couple of field trips…. Every school year, our lives seem to look just a bit different. This year, we have several “shifts” of school-age children. The first shift gets on the bus first, then second [...]
Packing school lunches every night can be exhausting! Here’s an easier way to get it done and minimize the mess. I have three Rubbermaid boxes, each labeled “Chips”, “Fiber” and “Dessert”. Within each box, I include the following: * Chips – Potato/corn chips, purchased in bulk at Aldi and individually bagged by me and [...]
After a whirlwind of a wedding weekend, the Morristribe needed a few days to recover….and time and energy to get caught up. Ever say “As soon as such-and-such is over, I’m going to fill in the blank?“ Sure, we all do. Planning our daughter’s wedding has been a joy, however, homesteading life doesn’t have any [...]
Regardless of the season, my kitchen counter top seems to be a reflection of what I’m busy with! I just love the smells and activities of my summertime kitchen. Strewn across my counters are various homegrown vegetables that have been picked with my children’s tiny hands. Canning jars and lids are here and there, remnants [...]
The reasons we celebrate life vary from family to family and faith to faith, but one thing remains constant among us…. celebrations enrich our lives. Photo credit What does it mean to celebrate? Let’s look at a working definition, derived from various dictionaries: To observe a day or commemorate an event with ceremonies or festivities. [...]
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