"When my kids become wild and unruly, I use a nice, safe playpen. When they're finished, I climb out." ∼ Erma Bombeck ∼ She had been through war. Her hair and clothes were dripping wet with sweat and water. Her energy was zapped. She could barely hold her head up as she sat in the … Continue reading Battle Scars and Bath Time Wars
Dear Husband…
"To be a good father and mother requires that the parents defer many of their own needs and desires in favor of the needs of their children. As a consequence of this sacrifice, conscientious parents develop a nobility of character and learn to put into practice the selfless truths taught by the Savior Himself." ∼ … Continue reading Dear Husband…
Ode to My Mom Bod
Just a little poem I wrote as I contemplated what I've given up and all I've gained. ♥
Old-Fashioned Tea Cakes
"C is for cookie. That's good enough for me." ∼ Cookie Monster, Sesame Street ∼ Few things take me back to my childhood like old-fashioned tea cakes. This recipe originally came from Mrs. Marron Brown, one of my first Sunday school teachers, and my mama made these quite frequently when I was growing up. They … Continue reading Old-Fashioned Tea Cakes
Pride and Poopiness
“The LORD Almighty planned it, to bring down her pride in all her splendor and to humble all who are renowned on the earth.” ∼ Isaiah 23:9 ∼ On Sundays, I try really hard to look like a decent human being. Six out of the seven days in a week, I usually look like an … Continue reading Pride and Poopiness
Twin and Bear It 