On Grace

Here is a neat post about not being so hard on ourselves, and more importantly, not judging everyone around us. This lady talks about homeschooling, but the post really applies to anyone.

Oops!

For those of you that may have wondered what I was posting earlier tonight (now deleted from this blog), here's the explanation:

I accidentally posted all my school records for the last week to this blog. I started another blog simply as a place to keep each day's work recorded. I have liked having it there, in case something happens to my hard copy. But, when I was posting them I realized that I was on the wrong blog. Sorry!

Yummy Dinner

I made this Sirloin Tip Steak tonight for dinner and everyone loved it. It was really easy, too!

Worship with little ones...are you missing out?

Here is a terrific article about worshiping with little ones in tow. It sometimes seems like we might be missing out on worship to train and help our little ones do it, but Mr. Wilson encourages us with a different view!

Weight of Glory

Well, in the midst of packing with 4 little boys my spirits have not been at their highest :0). But good music sure helps! One terrific song that I wanted to share is Weight of Glory by Jamie Soles. Click here and scroll down to the song Weight of Glory (The entire album has the same name) and you can read the lyrics and listen to a sample. I love the whole album and have most of Jamie's other albums as well. Highly recommended! They made me smile and sing today!

Don't do everything for your kids...

This article by Mrs G is a terrific reminder to stop doing everything for our kids. The kids are happy to accomplish things, we don't have to do it all alone, and they learn their "life skills." And here is a cute way to do some photo chore cards. I did this when Aiden was little and he loved it. Why am I not doing it right now?!? I'm thankful I was reminded of this and will be putting it back into practice very soon...I hope.

Many Children Saved From Sex Trafficking

This is an article about 52 children being rescued from sex-trafficking. This was part of the Innocence Lost National Initiative. They have rescued nearly 900 children since the Initiative began in 2003. Praise the Lord!

I would die for that

This made me want to go wake up my babies and just love on them!

Pray for them...

Please pray for this family. The father was just killed in a bicycle accident and he left behind a wife and 7 daughters. They are faithful Christians, but this will be such a difficult time.

Want. Need. Wear. Read

I first saw this link over at Simple Mom. What a terrific idea for Christmas gifts! A little direction, variety, and a check to keep things from spinning out of control! Check out Dandee's idea here. I'm not sure if we will do it, but I love the idea!