Parenting Adult Children

What advice do you have for parenting adult children? This is a big and very good question. I have three adult kids, but am new at this because they are only 23, 21, and 18. It reminds me of when I would ask my mom, who had eleven children, a question about potty training. “Well, […]

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Being a Mother-in-Law

Don’t you love it when you see a friend in the grocery store? I’ve always wondered why it doesn’t happen more often. For Pete’s Sake! I go to the same grocery store once or twice a week. The store is close to my house. I know A LOT of people. Why do I usually only

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Dutch Oven Recipes

Here are a few of our favorites for camp outs: Easy Dutch Oven Enchiladas by Kristin Shaeffer 2 cans black beans 2 cans kernel corn 2 dozen corn tortillas 1 big can enchilada sauce 8 oz grated cheese Line the dutch oven with tin foil to make clean up easier. Coat bottom with a little

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Kay’s Birth Story

August 1, 1993 It was fun to answer inquiries at church. “When are you due?” “Today.” I answered. I wanted to walk to church because I had so much energy. I kept up a really good pace – in high heels even. With the Miamaid (14-15 year old girls) lesson I prepared being on abortion,

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Routine Musts with Toddlers

– Folding arms for prayer before eating. Repeating the prayer givers words… Three year olds love this. – Lots of hugs and kisses. – Time out consistently when infractions occur – three and two year olds don’t love this, but it is essential for long term sanity. Kicking and biting and hitting are not allowed

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Brothers

If you look at Draicoe and Daxis for the first time, you might think they are twins, but they are just 1 1/2 years apart. I have been getting to know Draicoe and Daxis’ differences, which has been fun: Draicoe: Social – He chatters and loves following Curt or I around the house. He would

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