I never wanted to have teens. Children were negotiable, but teens were out of the question. The danger with having children is that they tend to grow rapidly. They are cute babies, then adorable toddlers, then big enough to do a couple chores, then BAM! You have a teen. It's scary. Don't say I … [Read more...] about 5 Secrets to a Strong Relationship with Your Teen
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9 Things Homeschool Moms Want for Mother’s Day (and their chances of ever getting them)
My family knows that Mother's Day is the #1 most important holiday of the year. This year I'm doubly anticipating a big blowout extravaganza because of the Birthday Fiasco of 2015 (in which the world's best husband completely dropped the ball and made every single mistake possible, creating the … [Read more...] about 9 Things Homeschool Moms Want for Mother’s Day (and their chances of ever getting them)
The One Thing that Helps You Survive a Crazy, Hectic, Bang-Your-Head-on-the-Wall Homeschool Day
I'm excited to have my friend Jenny Herman share with us today. Jenny is the author of The Power of One, an inspiring look at one simple strategy that helps us ordinary moms overcome the roughest days. Today she explains how we can turn those days around. Even better--she's giving away her book … [Read more...] about The One Thing that Helps You Survive a Crazy, Hectic, Bang-Your-Head-on-the-Wall Homeschool Day
Don’t Pour Cold Water on the Flame
Last Sunday, our pastor preached on 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24: Do not quench the Spirit. -- 1 Thess. 5:19 He explained that to quench is here the same as we imagine water quenching. Water quenches our thirst, stifles an activity, even extinguishes a fire. Sitting in my pew, I began to imagine a … [Read more...] about Don’t Pour Cold Water on the Flame
Why We are Suddenly Talking About ADOPTION
So, if you are friends with me on facebook, you probably saw THIS happen yesterday: https://www.facebook.com/leaanngarfias/posts/10154521056180110 The news that we are seeking to adopt a sibling group this year took our closest friends and family by surprise. I guess it doesn't seem like … [Read more...] about Why We are Suddenly Talking About ADOPTION
What Happened to Ordinary Mom?
I haven't decided what kind of mom I am yet. Which is sad, because I'm about to start emptying the nest, so the Big Family Years are coming to a close, and I still haven't found myself yet, apparently. What kind of mom am I, anyway? I'm a soccer mom. And a music mom. A homeschool mom, a … [Read more...] about What Happened to Ordinary Mom?
