Category: life with children
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Be Present.
SHOWING UP FOR THE MOMENT In this new season of life, God has been gently teaching me something I don’t want to forget: Don’t miss the ones right beside you. Life is busy. We’re all out here doing so much — running households, chasing goals, serving in ministry, working hard, dreaming big. And honestly, it’s…
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Parenting lesson: breaking the chain of fear!
Two weeks ago, my children attended a busy party filled with excitement and adventure. Among the activities, they had the chance to interact with reptiles—corn snakes, a python, a tarantula, and lizards. As they eagerly approached these creatures, curiosity lighting up their faces, I stood back, heart pounding. You see, I am absolutely petrified of…
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How did I get here? A funny parenting moment.
Life has been so busy lately! Last week flew by, and somehow, I didn’t get around to practicing my son’s spelling words with him before his test on Friday. Friday morning, I jumped out of bed and found my son, Ezra, sitting at the kitchen table doing some work. Here’s how our conversation went: Me:…
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My daughter’s first future wedding proposal
October 2024: Just me brushing my 4-year-olds hair while getting ready for school: Ariah: Mummy, do you know what X said to me? Mummy: No, my darling. What did he say to you? Ariah: He said he wants to marry me when I grow up. Mummy trying hard not to jump to conclusions or show…
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When your child chooses to test you
Today, my little one put me to the test, and oh boy, it was like a whirlwind! Picture this: we’d conquered the whole morning routine with lots of begging and prodding , in trying to get them moving…. Each task seemed to be harder than the one before. Please children get out of bed now,…
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