Two Very Different Views on Children

A picture of the Dugger family after their 17th child was born. The mother was quoted saying, “We’d love to have more” just thirty minutes after delivering little Jennifer Danielle. A billboard in China which translates into, “Have less...

Mid-Year Resolution

Olivia doesn’t watch a horrible amount of television, but this article still made me want to be a better mom.  She normally only watches 30 minutes of Veggie Tales after her nap.  And if she wakes up before we’re completely de-stupified.  And if...

High School Meme

Stole this from my good friend, Jes. 1. Who was your best friend? This boy named Josh… I spent a lot of time with him. Best friend? Well, I moved in the middle, so for the first part, it was Rachel. Second part, it was a lot of people: Josh, Nickey, Melissa R.,...

Works For Me: “Last One” and Counting to Five

Last week, Shannon posted a “Parenting Advice” Works-For-Me-Wednesday carnival. I had so many ideas, I decided to post again on that topic! I have found that we get better obedience and less tantrums if we let our little girl know when the end of a good...

I Do Love To Shop

However, with our budget, I don’t get to do so very often. So when the pediatrician told us this morning that Benjamin has officially outgrown the car seat, my heart did a little dance. Yay. I get to shop. Doctor’s orders. But, yes, in case you were adding...