I’ve talked before of why traditions are worth the effort.… the importance of family rhythms to mark seasons, celebrations, the passage of time. For it’s more than just an event, really. Though little ones may not remember or even truly understand why – it’s the making of family :: this living of life together. As parents,...
In past years, we’ve approached the season’s celebrations in a variety of ways, such as our Advent Envelopes above. Those were fun. We’ve read thrilling edge-of-your-seat storybook adventures and participated in activities planned around the children. Books, devotionals, ornaments — so many ways to observe these HOLYdays. As I prayerfully approached this Advent, the desire...
”Okay kids! Here’s the plan and agenda for today — first, we’re running to the craft store for supplies, a quick stop for groceries, then off to the library to check out our holiday books…won’t that be fun? After lunch, we’ll bake gingerbread – lots – and deliver the cookies to our neighbors. Oh, and we’ll...
image source Perhaps this could apply to vocation, for those at a juncture of choosing. Or maybe a bridging of each :: which one needs my attention this moment? how can I balance the two? Whatever the response, if you have little ones at home still… choose the kids. If they are growing up quick,...
{sharing this week on TIME :: the felt need of every child, the desire of every parent — to intentionally gather this precious commodity and call it meaningful} Simplicity Parenting is a new book to my shelves and such an encouragement! Much is a rehearsal of our desires and patterns — cutting back on toys,...
{continued thoughts from yesterday’s post} For months the struggle was the same :: How do I honor each child’s felt need for my undivided attention — and still accomplish the tasks of my days? The children are with me all day, every day. We study together, pray together, craft together… I’m a strong believer in bringing...
I am not an expert on children, not by any stretch of the imagination. But I do have five of my own and the honor of having taught numerous others in preschool, Sunday School, private music lessons, etc. And one thing often strikes me about these little ones – they need TIME. Oh yes, they...
Valentine’s Day is a week away and a great opportunity for blessing our children. Naturally every day we can and should express love for them, yet we all know that next week holds a significant time. Celebrations don’t need to be elaborate or complicated, I’m learning. Children appreciate and respond well to simplicity. So today...
