It amazes me how our children pick up on things that are on our minds and hearts, without us even speaking them. Or maybe it's just that I'm tying what they're asking into what's weighing on me. Either way, Cooter and I had some interesting conversation today, while he was trying to distract me from… Continue reading Fiction or Non-Fiction?
Tag: theology and children
The Tour Guide
I woke to his little hand patting me on my back. "Mama," he whispered loudly. "Mama!" I rolled over. "What is it, baby?" It was my seven-year old little fella, Cooter. "I had a bad dream." He climbed up beside me. I wrapped him up in a big hug. "It's okay. Mama's got you. Nothing… Continue reading The Tour Guide
A Theology Lesson from Cooter
What would you do when your seven-year old young'un has done "run oft" when he's supposed to be doing his school lessons? Yeah, me too. What if you find him curled up on the couch reading a book? Yeah, it's a little harder to be firm, but still, he needs to work on his handwriting and his math,… Continue reading A Theology Lesson from Cooter
Pondering What Language God Speaks
Today was Spanish lesson day. Our sweet and fun teacher, Miss M, comes to the house and works with the littles for a half an hour or so. They are really enjoying their lessons, as she makes it fun to learn. I've been pleasantly surprised at how quickly they are picking it up. Today we… Continue reading Pondering What Language God Speaks
I Might Need A Nap 