30Jun
“I can’t help you, I’m sorry! Little people scare me!” That’s what I was told when I put out a request for some extra helpers for a preschool class. The man looked at me as if I had asked him to help me transfer a dozen rattle snakes from one cage to another.
Do you work with preschoolers? Do you have friends or relatives who have these little people in their lives? Relax. They aren’t scary–they are amazing. I’ll share some of my tried and true tips for connecting with these little ones. These tips aren’t listed in order of importance because preschoolers are creative and ever changing individuals. What works with one might not be the best approach with another. Read more »
17Jun
It’s a different kind of week for us. Steve and Ally are at CentriKid camp in Taccoa Falls, GA. Abby is attending Planet Wisdom Camp at John Brown University in Siloam Springs, AR. So, that leaves Andie and I at home–alone. We are LOVING it. We cooked dinner together, sat on the couch and chatted, watched a movie, and went to sleep 2 hours before I usually do. YIPPEE!
I have been reminded of the importance of setting aside time for each of my girls–without anyone else. The discussions and moments together have already been priceless for me and we have 3 more days to go. We can’t send the rest of the family off every time we want to get special time together, but I can do a better job at making it happen on a regular basis–even if it is only for an hour.
It’s important to protect and create time alone with each of the members of our families. What do you do to create those times? Could you benefit from being more intentional about making time for it? I know I could.
05Jun
The LORD your God is with you, He is mighty to save.
He takes great delight in you,
He will quiet you with his love,
He will rejoice over you with singing.”
Zephaniah 3:17
God has used these words to encourage me so much in the last few days. What has He used for you?
02Jun
I was stretched beyond my comfort zone this weekend when anywhere between 2 to 40 strangers hung out at my house while I catered a wedding for some friends. The wedding was held on the street outside our house and in several neighboring yards. Many of the bride and groom’s friends were 4 or 5 hours early for the ceremony and needed a cool place to hang until their responsibilities began. My house was not “company ready” and was catering central for the event. However, it quickly became a lounge for people I didn’t know while I carried on my catering duties in the midst of providing drinks and keeping the toilet paper stocked. (We went through 5 double rolls in one day! ) Read more »
