Dear Dad, Or should I call you Mr Fixit? Or Mr Maker? Or Mr Inventive? Or Mr Fun? Or My Pastor? Or My Hero? Over the last 30+ years of my life, you have worn many hats. You could fix... Dear Dad
June 20, 2021
in Stories of My Life
Dear Dad, Or should I call you Mr Fixit? Or Mr Maker? Or Mr Inventive? Or Mr Fun? Or My Pastor? Or My Hero? Over the last 30+ years of my life, you have worn many hats. You could fix... Dear Mom
May 8, 2021
in Mommyhood, Stories of My Life
I think the word “Mom” defines the person taken most for granted in this world. The person who has a thankless job. The person who does everything and yet no one notices anything. The person who is always busy. The person who... You’ll Be a Good Mom
March 19, 2021
in Mommyhood
“You’ll be a good mom,” I was told. “You’re good with kids.” I thought so too. I was confident. Collected. Loved babysitting. Fought to hold babies at church. I started bathing a friend’s baby on my own when I was 10...
Family Valentine’s Ideas
February 11, 2021
in Mommyhood
I am a sucker for fun things to do with my family! I love having a plan. I love spoiling people. I love gifting people with surprises, experiences and gifts. So, naturally, a day to spoil is right up my alley! It... From a Teacher to Parents
January 24, 2021
in Mommyhood
The first day of school is exciting but can also be hard for everyone. Parents have to swallow the fact that their kiddies are growing up. Teachers have to teach all the rules again and get to know a new set of... Raising Bonus Kids
July 31, 2020
in Mommyhood
I like to believe that some parents end up raising bonus blessing because God gets so impressed with our parenting skills that He just has to expose them to more children. I have been a deputy parent for over a year and...
The Yes/No Mom
July 5, 2020
in Mommyhood
I have known both these precious moms, Kate and Steph, for much of their lives. (See The No Mom and The Yes Mom) I remember the play dates, the accounts of playground princess games and their mutual love for Jesus. Both fathers...
The “Yes Mom”
June 27, 2020
in Mommyhood
Have let my child eat cake for breakfast? Check. Have let my child make massive puddles around the kitchen sink while I read a book? Check. Have let my child go to bed without a bath after playing in the sandpit? Whatās a...
The “No Mom”
June 17, 2020
in Mommyhood
Iām a childās worst nightmare. Iām the āNo Momā. Iām not the āMiddle-of-the-Road Mom. And Iām definitely not the cool āYes Momā! I am the spoilsport, the fun killer and the hard, cold, āNo Momā. I say no to playing in...
Your First Birthday
March 1, 2020
in Mommyhood
To my Jabe, I can’t believe that it was a year ago that the gynae decided to take you out. We had the option of the very same afternoon but chose the next day to meet you. We were up early...