Today was R’s company picnic, which was fun for the whole family, but we are paying for it tonight. The kids were strung out. J-man is not settling well.
We always try to leave events right when the kids are at the crest of Fun Mountain. It’s silly to leave way too soon just so […]

It is a law of parenting, but anyone can play.
Kid #1 has a toy that Kid #2 wants, and the parent suggests Alternate Fun Activity for Kid #2 to do while she’s waiting…
What happens next?

Forget the baby monitor, sling, or bottle warmer. Here’s the techy stuff that a new mom really can use:

iPod. An obvious choice, perhaps, but indispensable for late-night nursing entertainment that doesn’t wake up wee bebe.
Bluetooth handsfree device for cell phone. Let’s face it, life is all about multitasking. Chat with a friend while putting away […]

Well friends, this is one of those weeks when I simply must work today, which is normally my day off. I know, I know. We may tut-tut all we want, but the fact is, some weeks are like that. So, this week’s F5 is simple.
Name five things you plan to do today.
1. Write sermon.
2. Get […]

During Lent here at Suburban Presbyterian Church, we are exploring the creative and liturgical arts, with classes and speakers dealing with storytelling, iconography, dance, visual art, writing, and so on. The theme is “A Beautiful Thing,” inspired by the story of the woman anointing Jesus and his declaration that “She has done a beautiful thing […]