I had a great opportunity this weekend to spend some quality time with kid #4. With 5 kids, it’s a rare treat to get them to myself. But Haven and I and a friend of hers went to an overnight camp for a Mother/Daughter experience to introduce her to camp. We stayed in a cabin,…
Month: June 2014
Learning to say “NO”: Post-it Note #82
If you’re a parent, you probably have lots of practice saying “NO”. No – you can’t turn a flip off the trampoline into the pool. No – you can’t eat 5 Twinkies before supper. No – you can’t go away for a weekend with your friends. No – you can’t have any money. No –…
The Summer Solstice: Post-it Note #81
Today is the summer solstice. The beginning of a new season. We spent it getting the pool ready for the kids during the long, hot, Southern days ahead. Today is the longest day of the year, ushering in a new set of activities, a new set of adventures, a new agenda, pace and schedule. Perhaps…
A Pain in my Side: Post-it Note #80
When I was in high school I got a headache so bad that I missed school for a week. The doctors gave me pain pills and muscle relaxers to deal with the pain. It dealt with it, but I slept pretty much around the clock. Then my mom took me to the chiropractor and he…
Like a Bad Penny: Post-it Note #79
We have a dog that’s…..how should I say this…………..PSYCHO. Her name is Winter. She can chew her way through a metal fence and leap over trampolines in a single bound……………and knock down small children with a wag of her tail. She’s a rescue gone bad. (I know a few people like that too). Our intentions…
Shopping with Kids: Post-it Note #78
Have you ever been shopping with kids? A trip to the grocery store turns into something akin to running a marathon with water flippers on. There’s no experience like it. It will show you what kind of metal you’re made of. When I shop with kids, I always end up spending more than I planned. …
Swimming in His Blessings!: Post-it Note #77
I believe in prayer. I know God is faithful. I pray about practically everything. From needing a parking place to needing food on the table. One thing I’ve been praying about for weeks is a swimming pool. My 11-year-old daughter is autistic and she doesn’t have any summer school this year. She is prone to…
Parenting 201: Post-it Note #76
We recently looked at parenting in Post-it Note #75 and 4 principles from the book of Hebrews about how God treats us as His children. When following His example we do these things: We allow our children to come to us in confidence, feeling valued and safe. We offer them grace when they need it,…
Parenting 101: Post-it Note #75
I’m no expert at parenting, although I have lots of experience……at getting it wrong. When you have 5 kids you realize you have plenty of opportunities to blow it. Your hope is that they all turn out to be good adults and not spend the rest of their lives in therapy. You tell yourself what…
How Big is God? Post-it Note #74
My 4 year old is fascinated with knowing how big God is? “How big is God, Mommy? Is He bigger than a car?” “Yes, Bria, He’s bigger than a car. “Is He bigger than a house?” “Yes, Baby, He’s bigger than a house.” “Is He bigger than EVERYTHING?” “You know we live on earth and…
Getting God’s Attention: Post-it Note #73
Though out scripture we see men and women of God facing great difficulty and trial, in need of guidance and wisdom. David, Esther, Ezra, Nehemiah, Moses. When these times came to them, what did they do? What do we do? Go to FB and spill it all out? Get a committee together? Or as my…
The Beautiful Bride: Post-it Note #72
I was at a wedding yesterday for a young couple starting their new life together. The bride was beautiful. Her dress was gorgeous. The church was stunning. So many preparations made in anticipation of the wedding when the groom and bride are joined together for life. I couldn’t help but think of Jesus Christ our…
Grace in the Real World - by Connie Post 