Granny's Guidance

No one tells you how hard it is to be a mom. There is no training, other than on the job training.

I had to learn when I was being manipulated and when she really needed me. It was a tough lesson, for me. I am a pleaser.

Being mommy is tough, especially in today's world. Children are either devalued or held up as idols. In so many ways Mommies can't win.

As you know I'm not even coordinated enough to eat and walk simultaneously. Throw in a hurt arm and you just never know what might happen!

God says each of us are precious to Him. His word says each person is called by God.

It's Christmas Eve. May God be with you all! He loves you dearly!

Sometimes I felt like Daddy got to do all the fun stuff with the kids. They LOVED setting water with him. The loved feeding hay with him.

Create fun moments. Laugh together. Make memories -they last forever!

Mommy, as you look at your sweet babies, ask yourself who you want them to be. Not, what do you hope their career will be, but what type of

Mommies, there are few things more important to a child than knowing that they are adored by their daddy. I encourage you to find every way

We didn't always get too much for Christmas, but this stocking was always out. I inherited it years ago.

My family has learned to offer grace and share in the humor of my mistakes in the kitchen.

I knew what I had done the minute we turned into our driveway. I could smell the smoke!

Things don't always go as planned. Don't panic...and don't give up.

Even when we didn't have a whole lot of money the anticipation of Christmas morning antics thrilled our kid's hearts.

As a mommy it's easy to fall into the trap of too many words. I implore you to say what you mean and mean what you say.

Give yourself and your children grace. Nobody's perfect.

Use all the moments you get; They aren't little for long.

I'd encourage you consider what behaviors you expect from your kids, and make a corresponding list of consequences. Then, emotion won't get

They'd hear him coming through the garage, and off they'd go. They could hardly wait for him to get in the door!