Let Me Hold You Longer
by Minivan Mama on August 30, 2011
The Boy turns 5 on Thursday. He starts Kindergarten on Tuesday. These are our last few days home together, and it’s all feeling very real this morning. Long ago you came to me, A (…)
30 Day Mom Challenge
by Minivan Mama on August 11, 2011
I found this link on Pinterest (which Holy Lloyd, if you haven’t ventured into the world of Pinterest, you should. Or maybe you shouldn’t. At least not if you value things like ‘paying attention to your children’ or ‘basic personal (…)
Words of Wisdom
by Minivan Mama on August 9, 2011
“Doing the right thing in response to misbehavior does not guarantee the misbehavior will go away.” -John Rosemond
How You Know You’ve Got a Good Babysitter
by Minivan Mama on August 1, 2011
You know you’ve got a good sitter when your 4.5-year-old says, “Mommy… that girl sure knows how to play!” You should probably keep looking if your 2-year-old walks around the house sing-songing, ‘No like Kelly*, no like Kelllllyyyyyyy’. Even though (…)
Papa’s Devotions
by Minivan Mama on July 7, 2011
My sweet dad started writing ‘Devotions for My Grandkids’ on his personal blog a few months ago. We read them every morning over breakfast. They are short and simple enough for even the youngest kids but speak to believers of (…)
Summer Bucket List
by Minivan Mama on June 24, 2011
I got the idea of a Summer Bucket List from Allie over at Wonderfully Made (a blog from a really great ministry devoted to helping young women know their true value and worth in a world that puts so much (…)
It’s Almost Baby-Daddy Day
by Minivan Mama on June 16, 2011
Daddies get the short end of the stick when it comes to handmade crafty gifts from their littles. Kids are not in school around Father’s Day and moms are not quite as willing to bust out the glitter glue and (…)
Diarrhea of the Brain
by Minivan Mama on June 14, 2011
So you’ve probably been wondering where I am. Or maybe I flatter myself. But I’m gonna tell you anyway. The last few weeks have been busy, full of everything and nothing. My days are jam-packed from start to finish, and (…)
Parenting Advice You Didn’t Ask For But Need
by Minivan Mama on April 28, 2011
I’ve been mucho lame-o when it comes to blogging lately but I have been reading some great blogs and would like to share them with y’all. Click on over to read some brilliant bits of parenting advice- even if you’re (…)
Pretty Accurate Description of Childbirth
by Minivan Mama on April 19, 2011
Today The Boy and I were reading a book about a mommy and a baby… He has been asking more and more questions about babies lately. He hasn’t asked THE QUESTION yet but I know it’s coming. Today our conversation (…)
