Running the zoo race today, my first 5K. My goal is to keep up with Gabriel. This has me thinking of the goals and benchmarks we set up for ourselves. It is good to have extrinsic motivators. I like to use them for academic purposes too. Things like spelling bees or speech events-- any platform will serve …
Continue reading Running. Literal Running. As Opposed to the Usual Figurative Running.
One hand full of rest is better than two fists full of labor and striving after wind. – Ecclesiastes 4:6 Right about now the outdoor soccer tsunami officially crests over our calendar, and we become helpless little crustaceans, tossed every which way by the soccer tide until it subsides again in June. “You can do anything …
In February and other short months I get a break from that perfect woman, the Proverbs 31 woman who likes to taunt me with her godly perfection. You know what bothers me about her? She wakes up while it’s still dark outside, and she doesn’t even live in Alaska. Is that a requirement for excellence? …
Thoughts On The Painful Examination We Endure When Critiquing Our Own Parental Decisions “We are just God’s instruments. It’s all up to Him.” My friend Nancy sent that to me today. I count myself richly blessed by the friendship of Nancy and her husband, who often encourage me, challenge me, and have literally “been there …
Do you get stir crazy in winter? We do. But thankfully we have these super spiral stairs that double as a jungle gym. My kids find alternate uses for just about any apparatus* around, including the walls, couches, mattresses, even the dog. They stave off the winter blues by finding creative ways to enjoy/destroy whatever is …
A mom I know was about to administer some discipline (aka the rod of correction) to her 6-year-old when he cried out, "Stop!" Alarmed at his sudden and unusually-timed outburst, she paused and asked, "What's wrong?" "We have to pray for you to get some patience." He informed her. So I applied this to myself (after laughing …
Oh, Despicable Me! My minions were reeling at the injustice of having to do school on MLK day. Nevermind the fact that we have off on gazillions of other days when "the rest of the world" is in school.
As a homeschool mom, my first act of obedience to God and my calling is to NOT hit the snooze button. Not that my minions would mind.
KL Griffiths 