Casey and Kenny and  I just got back from a “Founders Weekend” for a group we have been involved with since we were dating called The Clapham Institute.   My parents were both there as well, so my mom graciously took Kenny for several of the conversation sessions so that I could participate.   All … Read more

I was the “guest” speaker at my own MOPS group today.    I actually did a cooking demonstration along with a talk on meal planning, cooking with kids and making the most out of our opportunity as moms to nourish our families. It was a load of fun, but I am exhausted! Between the hours … Read more

I went in to check on Kenny during his naptime, and this is what I found:   Apparently, during his usual pre-sleeping romping in bed, he worked his way into the pillowcase, and fell asleep there.   I couldn’t resist a picture… even though  the flash  woke him up a little…   But he fell … Read more

I am a self-admitted neat-freak when it comes to the “public” areas of my house.   (Read: I am slightly less freakish about the closets and the garage.   They are horror-shows.) I vacuum the downstairs at least three times a week… partly because of the way the sun comes in the windows on the … Read more

First I want to thank all of you who took the time to write such thoughtful comments and emails over the last two days.   I have learned a lot!   I do want to answer Crisanne  and others who felt I was being too judgemental in expressing my opinion.   When I started writing … Read more

Well, I knew that I was pretty much walking in front of a train when I wrote that last post… (I had just finished watching the O’Reilly Factor and was feeling daring…) I have to say, though, that I truly do value all the comments and emails I’ve received so far.   I especially appreciate … Read more

Kenny is two. I know lots of kids his age who  are in “school.”   I just have to get this out, but:  It is not SCHOOL!    It’s DAY CARE!   At least, that is my rather dramatic opinion.   I am eager to hear from those readers out there who disagree. I’m not … Read more

It has recently become apparent  that Kenny has already learned all of Casey’s sales skills at the ripe old age of two. At bedtime we read several stories, always warning him when the last one comes, and as soon as it ends, he looks up solemnly and intones, “Just  wuuuuuuun more.  Laaaaaaastone.”   When he … Read more

Kenny and I met Casey for lunch today at a small bakery.   Since I have started seriously potty training Kenny, he has never yet actually asked to go in a public place, so when he announced that he had to go as we finished our sandwiches, I happily complied.   Kenny has not yet … Read more

Today at our MOPS meeting, we had a young woman come speak.   She is the mother of two children, a seven year-old girl and a four year-old boy, and along with her husband, they live in a remote village in western Uganda.   They felt called to join the staff of a missions school, … Read more