Category Archives: parenting

Ten Years with B.Lake

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

I missed an important milestone last week.  April 18th was the anniversary of B.Lake’s arrival in the United States – his “Gotcha Day”.  Missing a Gotcha Day is not a big deal at our house, honestly.  With five children, birthdays … Continue reading →

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Bee reads. I watch in wonder.

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

I mentioned in a post a few months ago that Bee was having a hard time with reading.  That was a bit of an understatement.  I talked to many of my friends about this – seeking advice from homeschool moms, … Continue reading →

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7 Years Ago Today

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

November 29, 2004, I was at the hospital, welcoming Bee into the world. People occasionally assume I’m Bee’s grandmother – which I think is just mean, and awful, and stupid, and which always leaves me depressed for days.  But I … Continue reading →

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In This Autumn

Posted on November 12, 2011 by

This Autumn Striker turned 16, B.Lake turned 13, and Cheesy  hit double digits.  In ten days Baph will be 20, and just eight days after that Bee will turn 7. This autumn Bee lost all four of her front teeth, … Continue reading →

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Golden Moments in Parenting (Not for the Squeamish)

Posted on September 4, 2011 by

I posted this story on Facebook almost three years ago.  I reread it once every now and, and I always laugh.  Always.  It also leaves me feeling so, so lucky to be a parent.  Weird, but true. Don’t say I … Continue reading →

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Link Salad: September 1, 2011

Posted on September 1, 2011 by

I discovered that there are several sites called “Link Salad”, but I’m over trying to be original.  I went through enough of that trying to name my blog. In contention for Worst.  Idea. Ever.  PETA plans a porn site.  PETA … Continue reading →

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What Divided Got Right

Posted on August 6, 2011 by

Thursday I addressed some of my problems with Divided, the new documentary about youth ministry.  In fairness, I want to agree with the film on one thing.  Parents have the primary responsibility to disciple their children in the faith.  As … Continue reading →

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We Need to Have a Good Discussion About Youth Ministry. You Won’t Find It In “Divided”

Posted on August 4, 2011 by

I’ve been involved in youth ministry for 20 of the last 34 years.  Yep, I  did the math.  I racked up six years as a teenager, heavily involved in my church youth group, eight years as a lay youth leader … Continue reading →

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Civil Religion Repost: Toy Story 3: As Childhood Ends the Search for Identity Continues

Posted on June 16, 2011 by

Tomorrow my oldest child leaves for a 6 month volunteer stint at Lee Abbey in London.  The thought of not being in the same room with him, of not seeing him play with his little sisters, of not being able … Continue reading →

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Soccer Season is Over

Posted on May 13, 2011 by

And I’m feeling a bit sad about it, even though my schedule will be much less complicated now.  Striker’s team finished 14-1, with their only loss last night, to a private school that is a soccer powerhouse.  Even that game … Continue reading →

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