The other night, I stepped out into the backyard with our dogs after dinner. The evening air was still warm, and they romped and gamboled around the grass, barking and nipping at each other’s heels as the sun set behind our neighbors’ houses. I didn’t even hear my youngest daughter
I had the opportunity to share my thoughts on how the shutdowns in Kentucky were impacting our family and a few tips for parents who are trying to make the best of the situation alongside the Children’s Director at our church. What’s working for you? What’s been your biggest challenge?
I woke up this morning thinking about self-care, and how different that looks now than at any point in my adult life. For one thing, I now know and use the phrase self-care and I don’t even feel too awkward or embarrassed about it. Well. I still feel a little awkward,
But it might not be “The Talk” you’re thinking. “When we drive to At-a-lanta on Saturday, are we going to see that police again? Remembah last time we went to Georgia we see’d a police?” “Well, we will probably see at least one police car because it’s a long drive.
I overhear some cute conversations. Tonight, S helped A fall asleep. (I have NO idea why this worked, but apparently it did.) Abigail: [sad string of baby babbling] Susannah: Abi? Abigail: Yeh? Susannah: I can’t get you out. Abigail: Yeh. ……..silence……..
Susannah has a new and consuming obsession with volcanoes. Viewing videos and photos and reading about volcanoes hasn’t satisfied her curiosity.We have the following conversation at least once a day. “Mommy, what’s a bolcano?”“A volcano… is a mountain with an opening where lava, steam, and ashes come out when it erupts.”“Mommy, what’s
MICHELLE NEBEL
I write about faith and theology, family and organizational tips. Always a planner at heart, I’m also a Bible study teacher and community volunteer. This is where I share a glimpse of my life, and I hope you’ll find the thoughts here encouraging!
