Motherhood is a marathon. Enjoy the run.
For many families, summer break has already begun, and if not, it's just right around the corner. So often, I look forward to summer break for the free time it represents, and then not too many weeks in, I'm looking for boredom busters for our 8 high-energy boys. Besides taking them swimming (also known as full-time lifeguarding for me), playing outside, and any vacation we might get, the … [Read more...]
I've been keeping a little secret, and it's time to just say it. No, we're not expecting our ninth son. It's been on my life achievement list for quite some time to run a marathon. I point out the parallels of running a marathon and motherhood here all the time, and the time has come to actually train for the real-life running event. I've put it off long enough and have run out of … [Read more...]
One day when I was making cherry pecan granola bars, Levi (who just turned five) requested that we make granola bars his way. "No problem," I said, and went to work, following my son's lead as he suggested his favorite ingredients. Now, these look quite similar to the chocolate granola bars (which are Hayden's favorite), but if you take a closer look at the ingredient list, they are heavier … [Read more...]
It's birthday week at our house!! Levi the Wonder Guy is turning FIVE! I usually avoid Chuck E. Cheese's like the plague, but we're going Saturday morning, bright and early, in hopes of avoiding a huge crowd and getting to have lots of fun celebrating our boy's big day! I can't believe he's going to be a kindergartener already! Here's our week's … [Read more...]
I believe we're supposed to do work and be productive six days a week. And with a family as large as ours, if Saturdays are only spent in fun and leisure, and then we truly rest on Sunday, by Monday, our house is not only a disaster, but we're behind on crucial chores. For instance, on Monday morning, if you want a spoon for your cereal, we will not have one available. Or, you may not be … [Read more...]
The news lately has been less than bearable. Some days I just can't watch or listen. I haven't been able to form thoughts around recent events, much less words with which to express my grief for the pain people are enduring. It makes my heart sick. It makes me ask. Does God really love? It seems to be a question on the lips of many. Including me. Yeah, I'm a Christian. I've … [Read more...]
I've been invited to participate in a virtual marathon during the month of May. I'd like to invite you to run with me, and since you're already exercising several days a week, and maybe even running, why not? Click on over to 42DaystoFit to see what it's all about. … [Read more...]
So much to do, so many piles to conquer, and I'm left, as usual, trying to keep in perspective what matters most. It's been a hard day, as many Tuesdays are around our house. I actually heard myself say today, "If that Bible movie is lost, I'm going to be really mad." Really? I no sooner had the words out of my mouth before I was convicted. I'm certain of a few truths in this life, … [Read more...]
What a week last week was! Our blue-eyed kids all got sick last week, (just as I was getting 42 Days to Fit up and running) and I was sure hoping the browns didn't catch it. And alas, some of them have, and now we're on week two of a really nasty, flu-like cold. In case you're wondering, I have a small pet peeve about people taking their sick, hacking children in public for this reason. … [Read more...]
You push the laundry room door open as wide as it can go while stepping over the mound to reach the machines. "Don't come in here," you tell your little ones, but they follow you into the room, climbing onto the pile behind you. With arms loaded down with hot, clean clothes from the dryer, you turn around to find you're trapped in the laundry room with a toddler and a preschooler who've shut … [Read more...]
Hi, I'm Brandy, and I'm so glad you're here! I hope you'll kick off your shoes and stay a while!
As a homeschooling mom to EIGHT BOYS, I find lots to talk about, including the challenges and beauty of this amazing season of motherhood.
It is indeed a marathon. Thanks for joining me!
