This article was first published in 2002 when my youngest entered kindergarten (and before we adopted child #5!). But it’s still pertinent today, and I was reminded of that after receiving two emails from readers this past week who were struggling with this...
I’ve been reading a couple of good books of late. These aren’t Christian books, but have been challenging and educational nonetheless. The first is Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson. If you want to expand your picture of the world, check out this book. I...
If God brings us to your mind over the next five days, would you pray for stamina and wisdom? Mark and I will be working on the edits of the new Hearts at Home book releasing in March 2010. And drum roll….we have a tentative cover…..We’re getting...
It’s hard to believe that I experienced my last labor and delivery 13 years ago today! My baby is a teenager!In Savage birthday celebration style, we started the day with cake and ice cream for breakfast!Happy 13th Birthday, Austin!
Life is hard. We want to shield our kids from the hurts of this world.But we can’t.For the last three semesters of college, Erica has had an art professor she absolutely loved. “Joe,” as the professor instructed the kids to call him, had been that...
My kids have started school this week. Kolya is a freshman and Austin is in the 8th grade. Next week Austin turns 13. He’s my baby!Last night Austin said he didn’t want me to tuck him in anymore. (Tonight he told me the same thing, but 10 minutes later he...
Communication Strategies for Parentsby Jill SavageWhen our youngest son was in preschool he sat at the kitchen island telling me about his day at school. I was busy fixing dinner so I multitasked while listening to his story. Finally, he stopped and said, “Mom,...
Our boys are headed to school next week which means that Mark and I need to transition from our summer dating strategy to our school year dating strategy. Because Mark’s days off are Friday and Saturday, we are able to spend Friday together during the school...
Tonight our church hosted a block party for the neighborhood. It was a great evening of meeting the neighbors, eating great food, and letting the kids play in huge inflatables. After the event was over, the party company said that four adults at a time could go in the...
It’s the last week before school starts so this week I’ve really tried to be conscious of the “yes” mom opportunities that come my way. Tuesday night both boys had a friend spend the night. “Mom, can the four of us sleep on the trampoline...
There’s still time to register for the Love For a Lifetime summer class this Thursday evening at Heartland Community College in Normal, IL. You’ll find registration info here!By the way, you can join in a conversation about wedding memories happening over...
Well, we’re in the midst of wedding plans around here. Erica and Kendall’s wedding date of September 25 is fast approaching. It’s honestly been a pretty relaxed process mostly because Erica and Kendall are pretty simple and easygoing. The colors are...
Family Mealsby Jill SavageAs a mother, there are many days that I long would love to hang a sign that says “Kitchen closed”. Between meals and snacks, the focus on food can be overwhelming. When I find myself frustrated with the amount of time I spend in the kitchen,...
One of the things I love most about summer is sitting out on the porch. This picture is my summer place to sit and chat with God.My husband is a pastor and the last few months have been challenging “church” months. This morning I was reading the book the...
July has been a good month for all of us who have participated in the “Yes” mom challenge. I’ve loved reading your “yes” mom stories…they have encouraged me and challenged me all at the same time! My hope is that some of us have...
