by Robin | Oct 29, 2015 | My Daily Grace
I set the bar high over here. Even for myself. I constantly measure my success by what I haven’t done. Here it is Friday night, and all I can think about are the dishes in the sink, the toys on the den floor, the unfinished lessons, and the unwritten posts. I’m even...
by Robin | Oct 29, 2015 | My Daily Grace
Maven didn’t follow my “formula” for learning to read. She didn’t want to hear about phonics (haha) and hated my beloved Bob Books, so I thought she’d never learn to read. Fast-forward a few years to today, and she’s reading Great Expectations. This is so like God’s...
by Robin | Oct 29, 2015 | Uncategorized
It’s 9:00 a.m. and I’m washing dishes. I ain’t happy. Usually, we go to bed with a clean kitchen because I believe in starting the day with a clean slate, a fresh palate. Today’s bagel crumbs and cream cheese schmears are already up and running, so why would I...
by Robin | Aug 27, 2015 | Faith and Family, Uncategorized
I believe people can be divided into two groups: Toaster Oven Users and Toaster Users. I love my toaster—or should I say, loved. Until it met with Songbird and the Incident Which Shall Never Be Mentioned. So, upon its unfortunate, untimely, and rather fiery demise we...
by Robin | Jul 22, 2015 | Faith and Family, Writing
“I wish you would…” I think every Southern mama knows what that phrase means. As a child I remember hearing, “I wish you would roll your eyes” or “…say another word” or “…walk out that door” or “I wish I would let you go to that party.” We all knew exactly what she...
