December 31, 2010
by jennifer
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Mom. It’s one of my favorite parts of being a Mom, but really, if you think about it, without Moms there wouldn’t be many celebrations. Understand that I say this with great respect and appreciation for my husband who provides … Continue reading
December 29, 2010
by jennifer
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I’ve learned a lesson in the past month or so. This is it: One year olds are a lot of work! Go ahead and laugh. The humor of this lesson is not lost on me. I have eight children and … Continue reading
December 25, 2010
by jennifer
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It seems that every year I find a different aspect of the Christmas story to ponder. As with all of Christ’s teachings, as my life changes there are new insights which settle on my heart. As this beautiful nativity (painted … Continue reading
November 3, 2010
by jennifer
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Many years ago I read about something one mother did to celebrate the little victories in the life of her family. She kept a candle on her kitchen table, called a victory candle, and on days when a family member … Continue reading
October 27, 2010
by jennifer
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Recently I want to bed with my stomach tied in knots. I was stressed, worried, frustrated about a particular behavior that one of my children was repeatedly displaying. I went to bed but woke up early the next morning, unable … Continue reading
October 11, 2010
by jennifer
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One of our objectives in spending an evening up the canyon was to encourage our children to pause and allow the beauty of our physical world to teach them something about God’s love for us. As I thought about this, … Continue reading
September 16, 2010
by jennifer
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I’m wearing mostly khaki pants lately. I’ve learned they blend best with this stage: This is the face of a baby with a runny nose. It’s the face of a baby who wants to run around outside with all the … Continue reading
September 13, 2010
by jennifer
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It’s 10:45 p.m. Chairs are out of place in the family room, gathered in the loose circle we pulled them to for Family Night. Backpacks, binders, cleats, shin guards, books, baby toys and miscellaneous items of clothing lie strewn around … Continue reading
September 8, 2010
by jennifer
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School is in. I have three children at home with me during the day. The oldest of the three, my four year old son, was registered for preschool this year but my friend who teaches it had to make a … Continue reading
September 7, 2010
by jennifer
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I’ve been thinking a lot lately about moments. The essence of motherhood is packaged in them. You know, the moments when you observe your child doing something wonderful and you realize that perhaps, you ARE doing something right after all. … Continue reading
