Don’t Waste That!

Little Bit is a very moody eater. She likes most foods, as long as the given food is what she wants in that moment. She will usually request french fries more than any other food, but if she's not in the mood for them will actually say, "I don't like french fries." She will often … Continue reading Don’t Waste That! →

We Can Pray

The other day, something happened to one of Little Bit's dolls or stuffed animals. I forget now which one it was or even the particular imaginary injury or ailment. But of course, I played along with the drama and asked, "What should we do?" And without even pausing to think, she said, "We can pray!" … Continue reading We Can Pray →

Before and After

Every house we have lived in has included a room that might as well be called a junk room. We might start out by giving it another name and intended purpose, but there's always a place that ends up being the dumping ground for everything that we don't know what to do with. In our … Continue reading Before and After →

Stay Close

My little sidekick melts my heart sometimes! The other evening I was cooking supper and thought she was occupied for a little while so I could get it done. Just a couple minutes into prep, and here she comes, plopping down with her magnetic drawing pad right in the middle of the kitchen, where I … Continue reading Stay Close →

All the Time

"For I am the Lord, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed."Malachi 3:6 When I'm laughing with my sweet little family...God Is Good When my toddler is screaming because I told her no...God Is Good When life is going smoothly...God Is Good When I don't know which way to turn...God Is … Continue reading All the Time →

Read The Manual

I will read the instructions for just about anything that has them. Putting together some ready to assemble furniture? I will count and sort all the pieces and lay them out in the correct order, then follow the confusing pictures all the way to the end. Playing a board game? My closest family and friends … Continue reading Read The Manual →

A Sound Mind

I've been afraid of a lot of things throughout my life, and it started early. My mom says that when I was very small, I was afraid of the grass and wouldn't walk on it. I remember going into orbit when there was a fly in my grandma's house, because I thought it was a … Continue reading A Sound Mind →