When I look at an old wooden structure on a piece of property, all I see is an abandoned barn. When my in-laws look at that same structure, they see unlimited potential. They have a knack, if not a gift, for repurposing. In their hands and with their vision, that which is old becomes something…
I just looked over my posts from the past few weeks and noticed that none of them have had much depth. And, in some ways, this bothers me. But, then I remember that right now I’m in this season where I field hundreds of questions a day… questions that range from, “Why is the sky…
Well, the summer heat has arrived and I fear it may be here to stay for awhile. Fortunately, this week the Preschooler is being entertained at Fairy Camp for part of the day. What does one do at Fairy Camp you might ask? Well, everyone is encouraged to wear wings. You play games like “Fairy,…
This week began the Toddler’s first couple of days in the three-year old class at her preschool. She’s been in the infant and toddler classrooms there, but this year she moves up to the official preschool program where her days will be a bit more structured and she will no longer be required to nap…
For the past few weeks one of the girls has been battling some anxiety about school and has come to the conclusion that it would be best if she didn’t go at all. The battle begins when she won’t get out of bed with claims that she doesn’t feel well, and it escalates as she refuses…
This fall our church is sponsoring a soccer league for kids. I knew from the moment I first saw the email announcing sign-ups for the 4-year old league that this opportunity wouldn’t be overlooked by the soccer-loving Spouse. And, sure enough, not only is the Preschooler playing, but the Spouse is a co-coach. I never…