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Two Year Olds,Tantrums and Patience
“Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.” Proverbs 14-29 It’s no secret that two year olds can test your patience. That is why this stage is commonly referred to as, “the terrible twos.” I’ve also heard it referred to as “the terrific twos.” Whether terrible or terrific, one thing is for sure, raising a two year old requires a lot of patience. It is during this stage, children are constantly testing boundaries, desire to be independent and often throw temper tantrums, when they do not get what they want. Our youngest daughter, Kellie, is definitely fitting the two year old bill. In the past week…
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It Costs to Live a Starbucks Life
“Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds; for riches do not endure forever, and a crown is not secure for all generations.” Proverbs 27:23-24 A couple of weeks ago, while having dinner with some mommy friends, we began discussing the importance of teaching our children the value of money and to properly manage it. My pastor’s wife, who happens to be a dear friend, told the story of she and her preteen daughter’s visit to Starbucks. It went something like this. Her daughter was very excited to be having Starbucks coffee. She ordered all the fancy frothing and toppings. When it was time…
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3 Money Saving Tips for Moms on a Tight Budget
“A slack hand causes poverty,but the hand of the diligent makes rich.” Proverbs 10:4 One of the most difficult things for me to do when I became a stay-at-home mom was to cut my spending. Like most women, I have always really enjoyed shopping. It is actually therapeutic for me. However, when my husband and I decided I would quit my job to come home and raise our children, we had to establish a new budget, which meant less spending. Whether you are a stay-at-home mom or you work outside of the home, meeting the needs of children can be expensive. Fortunately, there are ways to cut costs and save…
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Seasons
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens” Ecclesiastes 3:1 Today is officially the first day of fall. I’m always so excited when this time of year rolls around. The air is crisp and the leaves are turning into beautiful shades of orange, yellow, brown and red. Just thinking of Thanksgiving and Christmas makes my heart sing. I wish Fall lasted all year! Of course, I know this is not possible. God designed earth to have four seasons; winter, spring, summer and fall. The earth needs each season to function properly. It needs cold winters to control the bug population, the rain of…
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The Voice of Wisdom
“Wisdom cries aloud in the street, in the markets she raises her voice; at the head of the noisy streets she cries out; at the entrance of the city gates she speaks” Proverbs 1:20-21 As I was pondering the subject matter for my first blog entry, I began to think of the many times wisdom had spoken to me, specifically regarding the importance of being a godly wife and mother. Often, I either refused to listen or didn’t recognize her voice. There’s an old saying, “Hind sight is always 20/20.” Sometimes that holds true and sometimes it doesn’t. I don’t know about you but I could have avoided plenty of…
