Category Archives: parenting
GIGI’S ADVENTURE CONTINUES . . .
As a great grandmother, I can dote, fuss over, brag about and rely on seeing an amazing smiley face, from the little boy who has stolen my heart. He calls me GiGi. The name has become quite popular in our … Continue reading
MY MOTHER . . .
Don’t you just love it when there’s a little voice trailing behind you saying, “Mom – mom, mommie, mother, ma, mom, mom, mom? Little ones are constant sources of questions, needs, demands and wants. “I want a cookie,” “I want a new … Continue reading
THOSE WHO CALL ME MOM . . .
When I became pregnant with our first child, the doctor had me convinced I was going to have a boy. There were no ultrasounds then, so it was by guess only. When she arrived, I was under the influence of anesthetic … Continue reading
SUPER HERO MOM . . .
The media sometimes ends it news with one of those super hero stories to make us feel better after hearing all the garbage that fills our world. We’re hopeful that someone will come and make things better. We need someone to … Continue reading
MOMS WITHOUT CHILDREN . . .
Soon we’ll be observing a day which honors mothers. Let’s not forget those who have lost children and pray that this day will also honor them for their gift of life. These are the ones who don’t find much joy … Continue reading
FRIDAY FUNNY STUFF . . .
This has been quite a week for trying to stay positive. National and world news have most of us scratching our heads and wondering why. I’ve tried to overcome the headlines by posting some of Paul’s art. I’ve just about … Continue reading
PARENTING IN THE 21st CENTURY
Having lived over eight decades, I’ve seen it all, I’ve lived pretty much of it and I’ve heard enough. That doesn’t necessarily make me an expert, but I’ve noticed our society as a whole has lost something over time. Somewhere along the … Continue reading
SATURDAY REFLECTIONS . . .
I became a mom when I turned 24. I was blessed to experience the same feelings two more times. Parenting has taught me so many lessons about things I thought I knew when I was that age. How to forgive … Continue reading
NATIONAL WHIPPED CREAM DAY . . .
January 2 was National Cream Puff Day and today, January 5, we celebrate National Whipped Cream Day. These days are only three days apart. I wonder if that might be a clue for me to share a story that includes … Continue reading
FREAKY, FUNNY FRIDAY – PARENTING
THIS IS A TRUE STORY – I’M NOT SAYING I’M PROUD OF MYSELF – BUT HERE GOES. Funny things happen to me all the time. Either that or I’m not all there and everything just seems funny. My youngest daughter … Continue reading
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY . . .
My mom grew up during the Great Depression. It was a time of much change in the country. Not only was a World War raging across the sea, but women were put to work in factories. Up until then, they … Continue reading
ROD AND REPROOF
Dr. Benjamin Spock was a bestselling author of the 1960s with his book on childrearing. My copy looked like a ransacked Bible after my first child reached her first birthday. His ideas were mind blowing to most grandparents. He suggested allowing a child to cry a … Continue reading
HAVE YOU MET JESUS?
“But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 19:14 Along with a change in the numbers of church going people today are the youngsters who … Continue reading
THE FAMILY BOND . . .
When I think of family, I think of happy times, anxious moments, days of stress and sometimes even anguish. Still there were times of hope and being sure that we were all tightly woven into a patchwork of threads that … Continue reading
UNCONDITIONAL LOVE . . .
When you consider having a family, be prepared for tons of frustrations – giving up the things you enjoy doing for yourself – keeping one eye opened while you sleep – never getting the laundry done – a sink full of dishes -maintaining your … Continue reading
THAT FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL . . .
Most young people are back in school again. Where did the summer go? It seems as though it flew by, but then every season seems to pass quicker when you grow older. As a youngster, I remember the above poem … Continue reading
WHAT KIND OF EXAMPLE ARE WE SETTING FOR OUR KIDS?
Children born in the 21st century are facing greater challenges than I ever faced. As schools open their door this month, these young people need to be prepared for what they are about to see outside their own front door. … Continue reading
OUR FATHER GOD . . .
Parenting can be rewarding, a little stressful at times, somewhat frustrating at others, but always an adventure. When God blesses us with children it’s our obligation as good and loving parents to make sure that child is cherished and cared for, but … Continue reading
THE AGE OF INNOCENCE . . .
POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© When we look into the face of a newborn, all we see is sweetness and innocence. The angelic countenance of an infant could not possibly be imperfect in any way. As they grow into toddlers, we wonder who … Continue reading
21st CENTURY DAD . . .
Down through the ages, fatherhood has had its ups and downs. Fred Flintstone had a foot powered car to cart his kids around. During the Renaissance, Leonardo daVinci had to live up to his dad’s expectations so he invented things, … Continue reading
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