Teach them to love Jesus, learning, adventure, and each other.
Something magical happens when you finally get to start reading real chapter books to your kids, instead of the classic lift the flap books meant for toddlers. Since really, you do know exactly who's hiding under the table, and behind the chair, you've lifted that flap countless times, and you know teddy's behind it all...... Continue Reading →
These are the phrases that come out of my mouth, and my brain must be thinking way back to the years when we used to just grab our keys and wallets and run out the door. "I just have two errands to run, we should be able to conquer that in an hour and make... Continue Reading →
The littlest brother right there? He's wearing the first pair of shoes we ever bought for my oldest son. You know, the little brown leather ones with the Velcro, that were most certainly going to make him trip less and run faster. "These tiny shoes cost $50?" I remember my husband asking rather incredulously. I... Continue Reading →
We often get people who stop and ask the same questions: "Are they all yours?!" "Were you trying for a girl?" "Did you do that on purpose?" Sometimes all of the questions can feel repetitively annoying, and all strangers seem oblivious to the fact that my children can hear them... But it also seems that... Continue Reading →
If you had told me before I had children that one day I would be taking four of them down to a swimming pool on a regular basis, and ALSO returning home with four of them; I would have laughed in your face. If you had told me that I would move into a two... Continue Reading →
"Who... is... that?!" My brain said to itself; because that's how thinking works... I saw this tall, handsome, enthusiastic man holding open the door for a crew of camp counselors. I knew in my very soul that I would have to go and meet that guy as soon as I could. That night I sat... Continue Reading →
Motherhood. It's hands down the most challenging, ridiculous, beautiful, and rewarding thing I've ever done in my entire life. This the tranquil "before" photo taken at Sea World on our last vacation. The dolphin was all, "Hey guys." and did a little jump like he's supposed to do, because he's a dolphin... We just absolutely... Continue Reading →
"Sorry what?" I foolishly asked a toddler to repeat himself, knowing there was only a minuscule 12% chance that I had heard him incorrectly. "Mom, you're fat." He said as he stared at me with big round eyes. "That's not nice! Speak kind words! You say, Mom, you're beautiful." I rambled back. And now play... Continue Reading →
To my dear boys, God has made you strong, smart, unique, and so very handsome. Your strong wills and soft hearts are a paradox of perfection. Each one of you complete this family so well, and everyday we are so thankful that God has sent you to us. Be good men like your Daddy. Work... Continue Reading →
“Want to go get a flu shot?” He asks as he steps through the door. “I think you could really use a break.” He says as he observes the wailing toddler clinging to my leg, and my face that says, "I'm done now..." Husbands are good at that. They are good at observing that you’re... Continue Reading →
Rebecca Bergman 