- Being mature and disciplined is hard work and isn't fun, but allows you to do so much more of what is truly important!
- Diaper sprayers are soooo worth it when it comes to cloth diapering
- Doing a little laundry everyday helps it not to get quite as overwhelming
- 8 months olds can grab and spill something before you even get it set down
- It doesn't really matter if the schedule changes every day as long as your family gets time together and has what they need
- The story of Jonah in the Bible is much more than just for a kids' Sunday school class...good life lessons!
- Watching your man in all his strength and masculinity, compassionately caring for your baby is every wife/mom's dream come true!
- Keep things in perspective
- When you have 5 classes worth of lesson plans to prepare, it's okay to only be ready for the next day and maybe only a few minutes ahead of the kids...most of the time they won't ever even know
- There is no better sound than the giggle of a baby
- When given the opportunity, middle school kids can have very deep and meaningful conversations
- Living life in community with other imperfect people is really messy and difficult but absolutely essential and totally worth it! I'm thankful for a church family that does life and ministry this way
- I've always known this, but never cease to be amazed at how true this is...I have been redeemed by a loving Savior and am BLESSED beyond belief!!
I'd love to hear any of your lessons...