In school, we’ve been learning about space. The sun, stars, moon, names of the planets, etc. Since the time changed, it’s been darker earlier, and so I’ve taken them outside a couple of times to do some star gazing. One night, it went something like this: M: “Okay Guys. Look up there. Do you see […]
Category Archives: Tiny Talk
Tiny Talk Tuesday
For years I’ve called these posts “Tiny Talk” but now I’m re-thinking the name. I mean, technically they are no longer tiny. Or toddlers. And it’s too early to call it “Tween Talk”. An appropriate name might be “Too Much Talking” or even “Sweet Jesus Stop the Incessant Talking!!!!” Yes. In bold. But for now […]
Doing Devotions…Kids Style
I’ve been going through this devotional book with Savannah and we both really love it. Tonight we discussed the story of Mary and Martha. Two sisters who invited Jesus into their home. Martha handled all the preparations herself while Mary sat at the feet of Jesus. Finally, completely frustrated, Martha asks Jesus to speak up […]
The Big Bang Theory
I got my hair cut Friday and tonight as I was tucking Savannah into bed she started looking at me funny. Then she says, “Hey mom? Have you noticed how well I’ve been listening lately? And how I’m doing so many things with my initiative?” “Yes, actually I have noticed.” “Do you know why???” “Well, […]
Tiny Talk Tuesday
One warm, sunny afternoon last week I joined the kids who were playing in the soft grass outside Papa’s front door. We were all laying on our backs when someone got the idea that a tickle torture was in order. It wasn’t long before everybody had ganged up on Mama! Pretty soon I had gathered […]