References posted are from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) “Whenever you fast, do not put on a gloomy face as the hypocrites do, for they neglect their appearance so that they will be noticed by men when they are fasting. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. But you, when you fast, anoint … Continue reading
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I Go Too
“Mommy has to go to work. Bye-bye,” I said to two-year old Ava as I began our hug-and-kiss ritual this morning. “I go Mama too,” she urged. “No, baby I’m sorry, mommy’s going to work,” I replied and kissed the top of her head. She looked up into my eyes, lifted her hands, and told me in a matter-of-fact … Continue reading
A Mom’s Inbox Zero
Inbox Zero is my way of life A mom’s Inbox Zero is not just about a clean email inbox. Inbox Zero can be a clean kitchen sink, laundry folded and put away, toys put up. It’s a goal I’m constantly striving for that is applicable not just to my email but to my whole world … Continue reading
Monkey See Monkey Do: Can a Pre-Toddler Manipulate?
Is my 15-month old already a manipulator? You be the judge. The Scene. A week ago it was nearing bedtime, and our family was in the middle of our nightly ritual. My hubby and I were sitting on the nursery floor for story-time. Twin A was nestled on my lap with a book, while Twin … Continue reading
Backyard Lessons for Your Pre-Toddler
Spring is in the air, and our twin pre-toddlers are clamoring to play alfresco. Ava often taps on the backdoor chanting, “deh-deh-deh.” I have yet to translate Ava-ish, but I’m pretty she’s saying. “I want to go outside.” Spring is a welcome season as we venture into the open air giving us a reprieve from … Continue reading
Can You Teach a Pre-toddler to Share?
Can you really teach a pre-toddler to share? That’s the question I’m pondering these days. “How did you teach your girls to share?” I asked a fellow twin mom. We were at the park, and I watched with admiration as her four-year-old girls played famously alongside each other on the slide. “Well, to be honest … Continue reading
These Are the Days
“How long does this last?” I asked my mom last week. I’m referring to this lovely season of pre-toddlerhood, and I don’t want it to end. Our home is filled with giggles and the squeals of delight from our 14 month old twins. The girls are roaming, climbing, and exploring their world. Their faces of … Continue reading
My One Year Old Taught Herself to Slide
Parent with the end result in mind. That’s a phrase parents much wiser than me say. I repeat that mantra when I’m tempted to rescue my daughters from their frustration. My swooping in could rob my daughters from learning a new skill themselves. I could rob them of learning that it’s okay to fail. I … Continue reading
I Surf the Mommy Waves
Mommy Waves are current obsessions in motherhood. They come in phases like the moon, and are born out of necessity or escape. These waves are not a surfer’s delight of perfectly barreling swells. They are sporadic and crash and spew over the jutted rocks of real life. Here’s a mild wave I have ridden many … Continue reading
A Quiet Moment
Finally, a quiet moment. The girls are enthralled with Baby Einstein, and that gives me a chance to play with my camera. Quiet moments are diamonds in the rough in our home. It’s rare that the girls sit still and are together. Mission accomplished. Thanks Baby Einstein! If you haven’t discovered the Baby Einstein DVDs, … Continue reading
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