Naïveté at the Nativity – Revisited
This is one of my favorite holiday posts, because it demonstrates so perfectly the dynamics of my family. In fact, it may just become an annual post. Enjoy, and please feel free to share your holiday program mishaps… You know, so I don’t feel so dysfunctional and whatnot. My kids make up eighty percent of … Read more
Parenting is an Act of Faith
When people find out I have seven kids, the first thing they ask is whether I’m Mormon, or Catholic. In this valley, that’s a fair question. When I answer that I’m Pentecostal, the second thing I hear is, “You have seven kids? But… you look thin/great/fantastic/terrific/[insert flattering adjective here]!” and – let’s face it – … Read more
Christmas in Montana
We’re doing Christmas this year at my sister-in-law’s home in the Yaak Valley of Montana. Christmas in Montana was supposed to happen last year, but a sudden blizzard prevented most of the family from making the trip. The Lord blessed us with good roads this year, so we were able to spend Christmas here: … Read more
Naïveté at the Nativity
My kids make up eighty percent of the children and youth in our church, so there’s little question that they will be cast in the Christmas production each year. The competition for roles is—what’s the word I’m looking for? Oh, yes… “nonexistent.” In fact, it’s not unusual for a single child to play two or … Read more
I Hope Jesus has a Sense of Humor
When GirlWonder’s fifth-grade teacher informed us that our darling was an excellent student but had a habit of “blurting” out of turn, I wasn’t surprised. In fact, I am pretty sure where she gets it. I harnessed my dubious talents of blurting and having a general lack of decorum at a very young age. In … Read more
