Comparing. As a new mom, I am realizing more and more, the danger of comparing my child to others. My wise sister told me recently that every kid is different, as we were discussing the different milestones that her 4 girls went through and my sister-in-law said the same thing. Not that this was new…
Last week, Dan took our youth group kids to St. Cloud, for the Junior High Retreat! They stay at a Holiday Inn and Suites, where the kids have many options of things to do, while also doing some fun things around the city. Because Mazy isn’t sleeping through the night quite yet, I decided it…
Another week with this precious girl! This week she really started to use her hands more, in grabbing at toys! She is even more intrigued by her wrists and fists, which is just adorable! She will hold them close to her eyes and just stare at them as if wondering “where did this come from…
What is that ONE thing that you are constantly seeking after, to make you happy? What is that one thing that often consumes your mind? That one thing that you more often than not, think about? That one thing that maybe has even become an idol? We all have that one thing (or maybe even…
Summer is almost here! Summer is a season that many of us look forward to (at least in the north after a LONG winter!) Summer not only means warmer temperatures, but it can also mean more activities, more opportunities, and in the end, more spending. It is easy to look at summer as a break…
Candidness. That is one thing that I value in life: being open and honest about who we are, who I am, and what is going on in our life. Some of these topics you may be able to relate, while others, maybe not so much. But one thing I want to continue to do is…
