On Christmas morning, I woke up with the most wonderful feeling of all. I looked down and smiled at the beautiful baby resting peacefully on my chest. You see, our season has been a little more hectic than usual. First, the children caught a cold around Thanksgiving. The cough was still lingering when we had our…Continue reading Our Christmas 2015 with the Plague
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The Gift of Praise: My Husband
Praise and compliments tend to make people feel warm and fuzzy inside. My husband is no exception, he beams when he is told what a fabulous job he’s doing and I try to make sure I recognize it on a regular basis. He has always been very involved and helpful around the house and does…Continue reading The Gift of Praise: My Husband
The Anti-Gift Guide: Gifts My Kids Aren’t Ready For
Several Christmases in a row, I had to try to explain to family members why stickers just weren’t going to work as a gift for my children. There’s really no polite way to tell someone that they can’t get a particular gift and I know you might be thinking, “Why not just accept them and…Continue reading The Anti-Gift Guide: Gifts My Kids Aren’t Ready For