It’s a first

Wow.  I had to take Becca to the doctor tonight.  *sigh*  Becca has been following Grace everywhere around our apartment these days – and being the big sister that she is, Grace doesn’t like having a shadow all the time.  While I was in my room sweeping I heard a door slam followed by Becca [...]

Let the Games Begin

Who will win?  Grace and I are duking it out this morning so to speak.  She insists on not obeying me and I insist that she does.  God please give me your wisdom and grace towards my sweet girl.

I want to pull my hair out!!!

Let’s see…. Becca went to sleep at 12:30 this afternoon.  I put Grace in at 1:00.  She automatically woke Becca up - and they both have been screaming since.  Oh yeah, it’s also 2:30 right now.  Ah the joys of having a toddler and infant share a room.  This is also not ok because Grace and [...]

A very wise friend encouraged me as a parent today.  She said to not take Grace’s disobedience personally.  She is a child and has something to learn and as parents we are the one who are to train and teach our children.  Parenting really is hard work!  As I was praying for wisdom on how [...]

Becoming more Aware

Ok, so I have this habit of making sure that my clothes and hair look ok in the mirror before going somewhere.  I used to have a full length mirror in my old house but I don’t now so I use the big mirror over my couch.  Well this morning after I got Grace dressed [...]

co-sleeping

So co-sleeping with your baby has gotten a bad reputation over the years.  I personally feel that it is one of the most natural ways to sleep while protecting and providing for your new baby.   I have had both of my babies in bed with me as newborns and I know many people who have done the [...]