Celebrating New Year’s Day with the babies can be big fun. Plan for lots of activities, yet be satisfied enjoying the ones you actually get to do. Have fun making memories. Take lots of pictures and laugh often. Make this big day even bigger by inviting another family with kids to join you. Your children will remember your family time for years to come. Create something … [Read more...]
How to Have Strong Marriage When You Didn’t See One Growing Up
I’ve been married for over four years. In that time we’ve had our ups and downs (mostly ups), and we are learning what it truly means to stand by someone’s side through it all. When we said “I do” we took it very seriously, and we have every intention of making this thing work. But, what happens when things get rough? How do we manage the “downs” when neither of us witnessed … [Read more...]
Growing Up Old School – 7 Differences between My Kids’ Childhood and Mine
Just recently, while making lunch for my young daughter, I realized that we were out of hot dog buns. I told her to use a piece of sliced bread and she looked at me like I had two heads. I laughed because it took me a minute to realize that this baby of mine has lived a sheltered life with hot dog buns, endless cable TV channels, and at least two family vacations a year. … [Read more...]