What are we eating?
“What are we eating?” is a recurrent question asked by my kids. When it’s something they enjoy, the answer is met with glee, but occasionally with tears when it’s not. Two of my kids are toddlers, and so tears are not infrequent in my home. When it’s a meal they don’t enjoy, I usually will…
Childlike Faith
When I was 6 years old, my Dad said he would pick me up from school, I was super excited! My Dad is a doctor and was extremely busy during that season of his career. Having him take the time to pick me up was a rare treat, especially since he would take me out…
Potty snacks
We are currently potty training our toddlers and it has not been the easiest of experiences! Someone suggested trying “potty snacks”. They get a snack they love each time they use the potty, and it has worked! The truth is it has worked a little too much! Let me explain. My kids now want to…
“I want to do it myself”
Daily life with my family frequently teaches me about our relationship with God. I look at my toddlers who are fiercely trying to be independent and want more control over their lives and I see parallels with my life as an adult Christian. They frequently tell me “I want to do it myself!”. From wanting to brush their teeth themselves, taking baths themselves,…