Sometimes I can talk myself out of doing something because I might be bad at it. Running is one of those opportunities to try, even when you might be slowest one out there.
Author: Tromila
Book Review: The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson
Are you looking for a series to read aloud with your kids? This could be a perfect one, keeping in mind there are some difficult and potentially scary scenes if your children are young.
Our First Family Camping Trip
We all had a blast on our first camping trip as a family of 5. I could not have asked for more.
First Grade Curriculum Review
These are the resources we used during our first year of formal lessons. We loved almost all of them and will use most again next year.
My Impatience Fuels the Fires of His Tantrums
My three year old has some tantrums that last for an hour or more. There are ways that I can help him, but there are ways that I can make them worse too.
Fun in the Sun in San Francisco
One of the most fun days that we have had in years
Top Ten Posts on Marriage
Looking back on the most popular posts that I have written about being married to the love of my life…the ups, downs, and all the in between.
Book Review: A Place to Belong by Amber O’Neal Johnston
“Amber O’Neal Johnston shows parents how to create a home environment where children feel secure in their own personhood and culture, enabling them to better understand appreciate people who are racially and culturally different.”
Training My Children to Have a Confident Voice
One of my goals since my children were young has been to give them a confident voice. Through practice in small situations, it paid off during a big one.
Friday Freewrite: Our Favorite School Affair
We set aside a time each Friday for the kids to tell me their stories, and it is a cherished block every week…as are the times that they let our friends read their stories out loud.