It has started out as one of those weeks. The kind where hubby is at work until after the boys are in bed two nights in a row. The kind where no one slept well last night and both boys woke up with colds. One of them just managed to sneeze in my mouth. Do… Continue reading One of Those Weeks
There are so many changes coming in the next several months for our little family of four – so much to be excited and nervous about all at once. No, we’re not moving back to the United States, yet. And no, we’re not expecting another child. However, it seems like every time I open Facebook… Continue reading Change
Spilled milk, but not spilled tempers. That’s what I’m praying for today. The milk will spill. The the kids will whine. Exhaustion will set in and patience will run short. But in the midst of it all I’m praying for grace. Grace to slow down and think… Continue reading When Life Spills Over
My three year old is alternating between swishing yogurt around in his mouth and shouting nonsense words while my 16 month old shouts “bravo” and claps for his brother’s antics. Meanwhile I’m trying to get through just a couple e-mails and finish my tea before it has moved from lukewarm to officially cold. I want… Continue reading Exhausting and Beautiful
Since I shared my goals for the year I thought it was only fair that my younger son have his clearly articulated goal for the year documented as well: Scare Mommy. The kid started the year off with a bang. Literally. He stood up in a child-sized chair, after a brief minute of calmly coloring… Continue reading Competitive Toddler Speed Climbing
Abby Kitchin 