May

24

Unintentional Lessons

Posted by Commander Mommy

May 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment

This morning as I was catching up on local news in the living room, I overheard Trooper talking to God in the kitchen (when I say ‘talking’, I mean at the top of his lungs). It went something like this:
I wuv you, God! You ahr GWATE and I juss wuv you! And I’m soooo […]

May

14

I miss the bad old days…

Posted by Commander Mommy

May 14, 2008 | 7 Comments

… when it was acceptable to turn the tables on a bully and knock his lights out.
When I was a child, four – maybe five—years old, my father taught me how to handle bullies. It was the first of many smaller lessons, I’m sure, but I have a feeling that this was the most important […]

May

9

Broccoli Blues

Posted by Commander Mommy

May 9, 2008 | 7 Comments

I was tooling around Rachael Ray’s forums today and they got me thinking about picky eaters. I guess I’m pretty lucky because my kids will eat most things. I’m a big believer in not allowing a kid to get too set in their ways about what they will and will not eat. At least once […]

Jun

21

More thoughts on discipline and spanking

Posted by Commander Mommy

June 21, 2007 | Leave a Comment

I hope I didn’t scare anyone away with my post yesterday on discipline. As a parent I’m always growing and changing and trying to find new ways to work with my sons. As I find new ideas and thoughts I’ll share them here in hopes of getting some great conversation going. Itnever hurts to look […]

Apr

24

A Mom’s Thoughts on the Virginia Tech Shootings

Posted by jesstrump

April 24, 2007 | Leave a Comment

I know some time has passed now since the tragic day at Virginia Tech and I have been listening to some of the discussion going on about it.  Everything from reasons that guns should be outlawed to why everyone should own one for their personal protection.  Everyone wants to know how we can make sure […]

Apr

6

Easter Activity for the Family

Posted by jesstrump

April 6, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Here is a great fun-to-do Easter activity that my friend shared with me.  It’s an alternative to the eggs and bunny projects!  Happy Easter!
Resurrection Rolls
He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.”  Mark 16:15
Crescent rolls
Melted Butter
Large Marshmallows
Cinnamon
Sugar
Give each child a triangle of crescent rolls.  The crescent […]

Mar

22

Who is teaching your children?

Posted by jesstrump

March 22, 2007 | 2 Comments

I was sitting at storytime with my kids yesterday watching them make a craft and I noticed that my 2-year-old didn’t know how to use the scissors.  The little girl next to her knew how to use them so I started thinking, “Is my child behind?  Why can’t she do it too?  Her sister can!”  Then I […]

Mar

2

Precious Princess or Spoiled Brat?

Posted by jesstrump

March 2, 2007 | 4 Comments

“I’m a princess!” seems to be the motto among the girls my kids run around with.  As cute as that sounds, it really has gone a little overboard.  Disney has obviously caught on to the trend by marketing everything princess.  There is a whole video line of new princess stories not to mention the old […]

Jan

29

Faith Based Activities for Kids

Posted by jesstrump

January 29, 2007 | 3 Comments

I have been looking around for some new things to do with the kids.  I am especially interested in fun things we can do together that incorporate our Christian faith.  My kids are like most others and enjoy books, movies, computer games, outdoor activities, etc. and I started thinking, “How can I use these areas […]

Jan

24

Being a Woman of Influence

Posted by jesstrump

January 24, 2007 | Leave a Comment

A friend of mine recently showed me an article in Today’s Christian Woman about the CEO of MOPS International, Elisa Morgan. Since I help coordinate a MOPS group at our church the article interested me.
I found this woman to be fascinating. Not because she is CEO of a huge organization. Not because […]

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