Decisions, decisions, decisions… from the moment that little one enters our lives we are faced with countless parenting decisions. Cloth vs. disposable. Bottle vs. breastfeeding. Public school vs. private school vs. homeschool. The list goes on and on. One of the most valuable decisions you can make, however, is to get into agreement with your spouse regarding parenting issues. If both parents are not on the same page when it comes to matters regarding the kids, then chaos will quickly ensue, particularly in the area of discipline. This is not a one-time chat. Rather, this will need to be
Author: Laurel
Welcome! I am a wife, proud mama of two adult daughters, writer, teacher, and a follower of Jesus who finds joy in mentoring and encouraging others to live passionate lives full of hope and purpose. A graduate of Idaho State University, I currently teach music at a private elementary school. I also lead a bible study group for moms of all ages, in all seasons of life.
Come join me in simply embracing this amazing gift called life!
Welcome to “31 Days of Organic Parenting.” I’m so excited that you are here! If this is your first time here, then scroll down to read Day One. Otherwise, here are the current links to the series: 31 Days of Organic Parenting… Day Two- Get Into Agreement Day Three- We Are Always Teaching Day Four- Keep Your Cup Full Day Five- How Children Spell Love Day Six- Never Underestimate the Power of Play Day Seven- Little Ones To Him Belong Day Eight- Children Crave Routine Day Nine- Develop Good Habits Day Ten- Guard Their Hearts Day Eleven- Dads Are
Out in my yard today… sunny and 76 degrees. Harvest is in full swing! This came out of the garden just this afternoon. The white star jasmine is in full bloom and smells wonderful… and my hanging baskets are still blooming like crazy! I’m grateful for… the start of a new school year, football games, and cooler weather. One of my favorite things… is watching my kids perform. Last Saturday I got to watch my oldest daughter’s first college marching band performance. It was so fun to see her marching on the football field during half-time.
Last February my dear husband David made an appointment to see his doctor. He was having some digestive troubles that he thought might be related to having his gall bladder removed. In addition to prescribing some probiotics, the doctor also ordered a full blood panel just to rule out any other potential issues. The good news- David’s cholesterol numbers are fantastic! The bad news- his A1C (measure of blood glucose control) was 7.1, placing him in the diabetic range. Diabetes!!! Not the diagnosis we were expecting. David’s doctor instructed him to change his diet (1200 calories per day limit)
As a little girl I had lots of hopes and dreams, but there was one desire that burned so deeply I thought it might actually consume me. I wanted to learn to play the piano. Eighty-eight keys of pure magic! We didn’t have a piano, but that didn’t stop me from pretending to “tickle the ivories” on just about every surface imaginable. I would “play” on the back of the seat while riding in the car. When the organist would play during church, I would “play” along on the back of the pew in front of us. I would even kick