by Jenny A | Mar 25, 2019 | Home and Family
I like the idea of world peace. But I don’t know if I can contribute much to world peace until I can create peace in my own car. With six children in an ever-shrinking, confined space, finding peace is no small task. There are usually fights over the seat by...
by Jenny A | Jan 26, 2019 | Home and Family
By virtue of being a mother, I am “on alert” all of the time. In this state of greater awareness, we mothers notice the smallest item on the floor as a potential choking hazard for baby. We keep track of where our children are playing. We are pretty good at the memory...
by Jenny A | Aug 24, 2018 | Home and Family
When I was a girl, we had Cheerio’s, eggs or oatmeal for breakfast. That was about it. When we got tired of hard-boiled eggs, we’d try scrambled or fried. Pancakes with bacon were a special treat and were reserved for the weekend when we had more time. Boy, times have...
by Jenny A | Jun 1, 2018 | Home and Family
It’s the growing season and I’ve just planted my seeds in our garden. What a thrill to watch something so small grow into something so miraculous and productive. It’s also a week before my kids are out of school for the summer. I take a deep breath and feel a...
by Jenny A | May 14, 2017 | Home and Family
I started working when I was 14 years old. Unlike any part or full time job I’ve ever had, motherhood is a completely unique occupation. Most mothers know that their work is important. Of course it is. It is a basic belief of the Church of Jesus Christ of...
