We have a special family. Knitted together by God. Shayla became ours when she was 18 and blessed us with the gift of having Sweet Pea in our lives {she is a rowdy and adorable 15 month old right now} Jason was Mike’s son from his first marriage but because of abuse and neglect came…
Category Archives: brothers
When Kids Disappoint
My two oldest sons did something not so smart over the weekend. I was disappointed in their behavior. I was angry at their deception and I was livid that they included a visiting friend in their shenanigans. Thankfully, I refrained from yelling and screaming like my flesh wanted to. After making sure everyone was safe,…
TTT- Sibling Rivalry
Sibling rivalry did not used to be a big issue in our house…I probably should have expected it to be since two of my three boys are 15 months apart. But, since hitting the double digits and moving into the teen/tween years, there seems to be a constant sense of competition between my kids,…
Flesh and Blood and Tears
It was a burnt bridge. Charred by the chasm of bitterness, hatred and anger that had simmered for years. “Good” reasons to maintain my unforgiving heart. I had been let down, hurt, abused, disappointed, neglected, abandoned and wounded by this person. This person that was supposed to protect me from all those things. My dad….
Sibling Rivalry
We all know that kids fight, particularly brothers and sisters. Although, I don’t remember fighting with my siblings {when we were fortunate enough to live together} near as much as my boys argue {and nit pick and antagonize, etc}. Is it just me or has sibling rivalry gotten worse over the years? As always, please…
Back to school fashion
Summer is a time for epic growth spurts {apparently}. Jared has grown an inch and a half and put on a few pounds {of all muscle, he wants you to know}. Matt has grown 3/4 inch and hasn’t put on a single pound despite eating us all under the table EVERY day! I look up…
Modern Day Miracle
Who would have thought that a rickety roller coaster and a sweltering day at a cheesy quaint amusement park could bridge huge holes of the heart? God. Who would have thought that the day would be full of smiles and fun, rather than anxiety and angst? God. Who would have thought that racing go-karts together (see…
Joining the M.O.B
I am married (to a guy). I have three brothers. My husband has two brothers. My brothers each have a son. I have three boys. I am swimming in a world of testosterone. And, to be honest, I think God sits up in heaven and chuckles at me. You see, I am a girly girl. …
Think on these things
As our children get older, it is important to place decision making in their hands more and more. Where better for them to make mistakes or missteps then under the umbrella of our authority and guidance? While it is easier said than done for this mama to relinquish control (hello? I am a recovering Type…
So Different, Yet Friends
One is blond, the other has jet dark hair. One has braces, the other glasses. One is athletic, the other looks for ways to avoid physical activity. One is shy, the other outspoken. One is popular, the other doesn’t want to be popular. One is organized, the other is disheveled. Yet, they are friends. Have…
