by Kay | Dec 26, 2013 | Uncategorized
When I was in 7th grade, my grandparents set under our tree a large, beautifully-wrapped gift. It was adorned with ribbons, bows and my name on top. My grandmother and grandfather wrapped everything and put it under the tree. Pencils, clipboards, barrettes, socks...
by Kay | Dec 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
Several years ago, I heard our friend Ruth Meek speak at a Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) group. She shared ideas on Redeeming Christmas. Wonderful tidbits of encouraging and fun information passed her lips, but one, the idea of Secret Santa-ing someone in need...
by Kay | Nov 28, 2013 | Uncategorized
I ran into our friend Ruth a few weeks ago and asked if she had anything up her sleeve that she would like to share with us. As is usually the case with me, I forgot to follow up. But I was thrilled to receive this in my in-box and am happy to share. Thanksgiving....
by Kay | Oct 14, 2013 | ... on life, Laughter, Purposeful Parenting, Uncategorized
In the spirit of hashtags, here are a few phrases frequently floated around our house: #iwasgonnadothat The frequent response to almost any undone task, “I was gonna do that” is a teen’s go-to phrase. It tends to be floated as an attempt to get credit for doing what...
by Kay | Oct 10, 2013 | Uncategorized
Today’s Table Talk is from someone I just adore. Margie Sims lives in Virginia and has been walking this parenting/loving kid road a long time. She has ten kids ages preschool to adult. I wish we lived next door to each other, or at least in the same city so we...
by Kay | Oct 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
Today’s Table Talk is by our friend Janet Denison. I asked if she might be willing to share her thoughts on the competitive nature of life these days – especially as it relates to parenting. She landed on eternal issues and posted it here. But I have to...