My Princess has been well past the stage of needing a hair cut. She wanted long hair so badly, that I let it grow. But the thing is, it was not really growing. Instead, with all her swimming, her hair was getting very badly damaged. We use natural shampoo for her as well as a natural detangler, but she was whining everyday about her hair being brushed. So after a month of swimming in the pool in Iowa {literally almost everyday}, I told her that we were going for a haircut. I explained, … [Read more...]
Sabbath Bin
Remember, when I told you guys that we keep the Sabbath in our home? Well, one of my readers mentioned her family does too. Not only that she had a special container of things that her kids could only have on Sabbath. I LOVED that idea, so I copied it. This is why I love blogging, you know. I love the interaction with other women out there dealing with my same issues! How to Make a Special Bin: Buy a fun bin. We got a $5 bin with dark pink lid that would be large enough to fill. Head to … [Read more...]
Parenting A Toddler: 5 Important Tips
Time outs? Restrictions? Spankings? We have a very stubborn toddler here in our home. She like most three year old children need discipline. The punishment she dislikes the most is time outs. We have followed the rule that the time out is equal to her age. So she is getting 3 minute time outs right now. A frequent issue that we have been dealing with is during our travel. I am very careful to keep her within eye sight at all times when we are traveling on the road for my husband's work. … [Read more...]
How to Be a Good Mommy
Good Mommy That is what I am striving to be. But most days, I need help. I freely admit it. I am convicted throughout the day about my lack of patience, my temper, my tone of voice. I want to be a good example to my daughter, Many days, life with a toddler - a two year old, can be exhausting, demanding, annoying, difficult... You name it and I have felt it. But, I want her to see Jesus in me no matter what. That is my biggest desire. But there are many days that I am rushing through my … [Read more...]
