Life with boys is a series of articles aimed at moms of boys (no pun intended here ladies!). This is the first article in that series and I hope you enjoy these peeks into the realities of raising and living with many boys! Those of you who have boys that have completed the “potty training” years will understand that the…
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A Trip Down Baby Boy Lane (x6)
Taking a little trip back to see a bit about how each of my frogs came into the world (seriously short versions!!!). Son1: (Now 12 years old!) Born at 42 weeks gestation (that’s right he was laaate!) Length of Labor – 9 hours (includes 1 1/2 hours pushing) water broke at 11:15 pm he was born at 8:17am Weighed 10…
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Perspective – A Mommy Reality Check
Today I am less than lovely. I wish that I meant physically, but instead I am referring to my attitude and outlook on life! I whine because of my “cubicle of a house,” yet I have a house to live in. I feel sorry for myself because I am achy and tired. Causing me to miss the blessings of overall…
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Power of a Praying Parent Study – Chapter 14
I sooooo totally related to her experience not only as a student but as a parent! It was almost eerie! We too have a son that is dyslexic and it came as a complete shock. This intelligent and amazing child has a learning difficulty . . . and we’re just finding out now? HUH? That was a few years ago…
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Power of a Praying Parent Study – Chapter 13
Having the Motivation for Proper Body Care I have to admit . . . I actually chuckled when I read the title of this chapter. How could a mom of 6 boys help it? (she can’t!) Boys are a constant challenge in the area of body care and hygiene! Boys between the ages of 9 and 11 in particular are…
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Tater
I just wanted to spend a moment with this little guy this morning! He recently turned 8 years old and I don’t think I paid tribute here on my blog (a huge and unfortunate oversight). One of his nicknames is Tater or Tater Tot although he has also been called The Boss by a few (he knows which direction everyone…
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To Live – A Mommy Reality Check
Do you ever find yourself just surviving each day? We go into each new week with the best of intentions, our list is a mile long and our children are going to learn more and eat better than ever before. Then life happens! A child gets sick, a project is overdue, money is tight, the laundry piles up like never…
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Power of a Praying Parent Study – Chapter 12
A Healthy Family I love this chapter! Praying for the health of our children. Even taking it one step further and BELIEVING for the health and healing of our children! From the common cold to things that are far more serious, we have the ability to pray over our children and believe that He is big enough to do the…
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Power of a Praying Parent Study – Chapter 11
We all want the truth from our children. No matter how hard it is to hear the truth is always better than a lie! Even if you think your child is perfect they may still fall victim to lies and deceit. We have definitely encountered this through the years. Not so much with blatant lies though, for my sons it’s…
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