Why Are Women Unhappy?
From a UK article – They have it all… so why is it so hard for some women to be happy? What is it women want? This is the question they …
So We’ve Started Getting “Comments” About Sending Caroline To Preschool
Ah, yes. I knew they had to come. All those well-intentioned questions about preschool. They have begun. I mean, Caroline is almost two and a half. …
Changing Your Last Name When You Married
Did you change your last name when you married? If you aren’t married, do you plan to keep your maiden name if you ever tie the knot? Was this …
Friends Who Retreat When They Are Hurting
I always have lots of posts rattling around in my head. Sometimes it takes me a long time to get to them. Other times topics come to mind and I feel …
A Little Book of Poems and Prayers | Cozy Book Review
From the time Caroline was born, I was always on the lookout for sweetly illustrated books for her. So much of what is published today for children is …
The Wisdom to Know the Difference
I imagine most people are familiar with at least this part of the serenity prayer: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; …
Sometimes I Miss Life Before The Internet
I remember clearly when I purchased my first computer in 1996 and went online with AOL, one of the only ways to get online at the time. I remember …
Seasonal Affective Disorder and The Father’s Hand | Streams in the Desert
Last year when I quit blogging and then started up again, I shared that I had finally found a reason for some of my struggles (Now I Know: Seasonal …
Using Sticker Books as Learning Tools
Like many little ones, Caroline is fascinated by stickers. I found My Big Book Of Stickers and it was a fabulous teaching tool! We garnered hours and …
Matching Colors Preschool Activity Using Paint Sample Cards & Clothespins
I saw a version of this color matching activity for preschoolers idea floating around online. I added it to my list of things to potentially do with …
Print Rich Environment for Toddlers – Labeled Pictures on Bulletin Board
Caroline has a small bulletin board in her room. It is on the wall opposite the end of her bed. She can see it clearly but it is far enough away that …
Toddler Teething Meltdowns and the Rest of Our Life I Don’t Talk About Here
I was thinking this evening about how much of our life I don’t blog about. There are so many things I would like to write about, questions I …