That is the question many Christians ask themselves when they begin the task of raising children. Whether ’tis nobler to leave the jolly guy out of it altogether for fear of his supplanting Christ? Or to enjoy the poetry and romance of a mysterious benefactor spreading goodwill toward men? If your conscience dictates that you…
Time tested ways to create a meaning advent season for your family.
As I am working here at my computer I am listening to my Sunshine doll and her friend playing in the pool and chatting about life from a 10 year old’s perspective. They are sipping strawberry cream soda and giggling. It is the sweetness of childhood friendship in a snapshot moment. But not all…
Think back to the important and influential people in your childhood. On my list, right after my parents, come my grandparents. I was blessed to live in the same state as all of my grandparents and to even know three of my great-grandparents. My maternal grandmother had slumber parties for us, my paternal grandmother let…
In Which I Explain the Name of This Blog My daughter has introduced to me the art of drafting titles for chapters in the fashion of Charles Dickens and A. A. Milne. The above is my shout out to my wonderful kid and her writing talents. She is amazing and has already published a children’s book…
Homeschoolers often have large families. In our little co-op, back when we started, we each had one or two kids (three for Lorri, but two were already grown). Now I have three, but the three other families have expanded to have seven, eight and eight. Our co-op has grown! I am the oldest of eight….
