Togetherness Crafts: Making a Unique Pillowcase
I wanted to go to the fabric store. This meant I needed to convince my boys that they wanted to go too. I've taken them several times before and while it's not their favorite, they usually manage to be tolerable. To make it pleasant I promised they could each choose...
Sometimes it Helps to Sigh Deeply
8:00 am - two little boys climbed into my bed for snuggle time. Fell asleep. 8:30 am - Announced that we really had to get moving and have breakfast because today is Tuesday and that means morning piano lessons. 9:00 am - Asked The Manager and Captain Earthquake to...
3….2….1….LAUNCH!!!
Okay, I've been working my little fingers to the bone getting my new site ready. I'm happy to announce that the framework is in place and we're ready to roll. Of course, more changes will be happening. 🙂 There are always improvements to be made. But I'm...
5 Lessons Learned From the Fire
Since the fire incident Sunday I've had some time to ponder lessons learned. Here's what I've come up with so far: It's important to have a fire escape plan in case of fire in your home. Kids should know what exits to use, where to meet, and how to call for help AFTER...
Are Your Kids Fire-Proof?
We had a pretty exciting evening here at Earnest Parenting. Some couples from church have been getting together at Jason and Sally's* house on Sunday evenings for a Bible study on marriage. The kids play in the basement while Sally's 18 year-old-sister Nicole watches...
Blog Business 10-26-2008
Are you a blogger? Do you want more readers? Are you a blog reader interested in finding new blogs? Chuck Westbrook is proposing a unique new way to connect lesser known blogs with new readers. You can get all the details at his post and more information will be...
Group Discussion: Annoying Toys
All right, I have a question for you. Do your children have a toy that drives you crazy? If so, what is it? And why do you let them play with it? I'll kick things off by answering in the comments. Won't you join me? Earnest Parenting: help for parents of children with...
Perhaps I Should Rethink the “Saving Energy” Thing
Sooooo, today was a rather trying day. Not horrible, or even bad. Just trying. By the end of it I was very ready for boys to just. be. quiet. Thank you. Hubby was kind enough to supervise bedtime routine. I showed up for prayers, then retreated to the bedroom to play...
Thanks, Coach
One area that The Mercenary has had trouble with for years is his penmanship. His printing is downright illegible (thus qualifying him for a medical career, no?) and it's because of bad habits. When he slows down and takes his time, it's very easy to read. Most times...
How’s Your Holiday Planning Coming Along?
I'm getting ready for the holidays over at GNMParents (now ForeverParenting)! What?? You don't think about holidays in October? Whyever not? After all, the local Lowe's has had a lovely Christmas tree display right next to the Hallowe'en mummy near the entrance for 2...