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 →
When your husband is all, “I get you girl…”
“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 →
Picture Frames and Pillow Fights
These four boys of mine live life with vigour; which is defined as intensity, strength, and substantial energy or force. Yes, yes, and YES. Sometimes that vigour is overwhelming, please refer back to the intensity part of the definition… That vigour has resulted in two snapped boards in the bunkbed, a broken shelf, a hole... Continue Reading →
Restful Adventures: with 4 boys under the age of 8
Lately I’ve been proclaiming that all of our days are days of adventure. I find it’s more exciting for me, and the kids seem to get excited when I get excited. Funny how it obviously works like that. They’re all wondering what on earth we are doing on said adventure days, and I’m all, ‘I... Continue Reading →