Category My Son
From Cells to Planets
“He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” From the letter of the apostle Paul to the Colossians, chapter 1, verse 17. There are many things I could write about this one little verse, but I can’t stop thinking about how fascinated our son, L., is with science. This week and […]
Reposting from my own archives: When Luke Raised His Hand
The post that follows is something I wrote a few years ago, as I was remembering the events in our family in December of 2008. Luke was three and a half, and we didn’t know we were going to have Anna yet! I’ve edited it a bit so it makes more sense in the details, but […]
I’m Thankful for…A Tantrum?
I love the trend on Facebook among some of my friends, to post one thing each day for which to be thankful as we approach Thanksgiving Day later this month. Gratefulness is something we actually need to practice, meaning that sometimes it will flow like honey, and sometimes we feel like we’re forcing something sharp […]
His Poem for Her Birthday
I hesitated to share this so publicly, but it’s just too beautiful to keep to ourselves. After dinner one evening last week, L. showed his Daddy and me a poem he had just written for his sister, as her birthday was approaching. As an only child, I’ve been fascinated by the dynamics between L. and […]
Search Me, God…
L. stayed home from school yesterday, though not with strep! That alone might warrant its own blog post later. My mom played with A. nearly all day so I could care for L. and take him to see the pediatrician. My dear mom even got little A. to take a nap under her watch, so […]
What We Found in the Backpack
You never know what you’re going to find when you go through your child’s backpack at the end of the day. Most of the time, I find spelling lists, study guides, a planner, and some textbooks for homework. L. is in third grade, so sometimes there are some random doodles and prizes from the class […]
Some Considerations for Grade Skipping
I’m trying to sort through all the questions our family attempted to answer when we were wondering if skipping a grade was right for L. Here are some we thought of that might be helpful to someone else, too: 1. Is the child emotionally ready? 2. Does the child make friends easily/adapt to new situations […]
Our School Experience
In the past few weeks, I’ve had three different friends ask me about L.’s experiences in school, as their own kids faced the possibility of skipping a grade. This post is a synopsis of the past few years for us and L. as a student. My hope is for parents to find the right solution […]
Little Piano Man
Getting a child to practice a musical instrument isn’t always easy, as many know, either from their own experience as children or with children of their own. When L. was in second grade last year, he had the opportunity to begin piano lessons right at school, taking a 30-minute lesson once a week from one […]
Running the Race 
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