She Wants to be a Mommy AND a Baby

I’ve decided on the reason Olivia will not potty train. She knows how good she’s got it. If she wants some independence, she asks for it.  And I gladly give it. “Yes, I would LOVE your help with the dishes!”  “Great job sweeping the...

Do They Have To Be So Literal?

So this is what the Fourth of July looked like at our house: Benjamin:  Didn’t sleep well due to his fever, so Josh offered to take him so I could get a bit more sleep.  When I finally rolled out of bed, I was looking forward to my usual open-armed-running-hug I...

Night-Weaning: Attempt #2; Night #2

We’ve been through the night-weaning a lot lately. It was working well the first time; he was sleeping until 3 a.m.! But then he got sick. And couldn’t breathe. And wasn’t eating well. And I just couldn’t refuse. He’s better now....

She Saved His Life

I knew it when she was born.  I knew it when she first smiled at me.  I knew it when she first told me she loved me. I knew it when she first told God she loved Him. She is a blessing.  She has made my life so much better.  She has made me so much better.  I...