This week my oldest turns 16. After typing that sentence, I had to just stop and stare for a minute. Sixteen! Even though it’s so entirely expected, I have to say it: Where did the last ten years go? And lest you think all parents of older kids must sign some sort of ridiculous oath […]
Why Can’t She Control Her Kids?
I was recently reminded of a particularly memorable trip to the grocery store. I was pushing a cart with a toddler and a baby (which should have been clue number one to the other shoppers that I was sleep deprived and irritable). My toddler had a tendency to run away from me, so I quarantined […]
parenting, MKs, and seasons
Can we talk a bit about doing this whole missionary thing as parents? It’s absolutely wonderful to share this adventure with your kids… but what happens when they aren’t completely on board? I’ve heard a lot about disgruntled MKs… you know, those missionary kids who grow up swearing they will never have anything to do […]