I’m an involved dad to my four daughters, who are 6 to 16. I’ve given them piano lessons, taught them how to fight, and have read the same books I-don’t-know-how-many times. Along with all the things I do, I’m plagued with thoughts of what I don’t, particularly with my oldest. At 16, she’s had a […]
Adopt US Kids Celebrates 10 Years and More Than 22,000 Children Adopted from Foster Care
As a mom, I can’t begin to imagine seeing my children separated from one another. They may fight and drive each other crazy now, but when they grow up, they will appreciate having one another to rely on. Siblings need one another and my heart breaks thinking about the children in the foster care system […]
Jay Franco’s Spider-Man Zippysack is Every Boy’s Dream.
If you’re like me who have active boys who want nothing to do with making their beds up in the morning. That takes way too much time out of the playful things they have to do each day! So not only did my son *love* the Jay Franco & Sons Zippysack, but I was pretty happy with it as well. Let me tell you why.
Having a C.O.W. Creates Bonds Without Bitterness
We have multiple children (eight) and a long-time family tradition is “Child of the Week” which has shortened to COW.
A Day at the Zoo – Lessons Learned From Toddlers,Turtles, and the Penguins
A few years ago, I took my children to the zoo one afternoon after church. Our local zoo has a free ticket day, once a year. Patrons bring an outdated phone book. The zoo recycles the books and families get free admission to the zoo. It saves us over $30, so I always make it a […]