This is a step-by-step summary showing how different dentist visits can be –depending upon which child we are talking about. The vast difference in time and effort is mind boggling to me. I wonder why I feel like I never have enough time in the day to get things done; but looking back at ...
Hey Buddy, So, we’re coming up on your 13th birthday. Do you believe it? You’re going to be a teenager. Time is flashing by like a race car. I thought we could take a quick pit stop and talk about where we are, how far we’ve come, and our goals and plans for the future. ...
Mr. Bacon tackles a sensitive and difficult topic: Discipline. When is it appropriate? When is it ineffective? There are some basic psychological principles of dog training that are surprisingly applicable. No, I’m not comparing our kids to dogs. Don’t freak out, walk with me a minute and I’ll explain… Podcast: Play in new window | ...
I cried when you were diagnosed I cried because I thought I did something to cause it I cried because I wondered if I would ever hear your voice I cried because I wanted you to live the childhood I imagined for you I cried because I wanted you to have a typical relationship with ...
Walk with me, son. This trail is so beautiful. There is so much I want to show you; so much I want to teach you. I can’t wait to get started. You’re tiny. I’ll carry you. It will be O.K. Look at all the trees. The leaves blow and dance in the wind. The one’s ...
Eric had a problem on the school bus today. Mr. and Mrs. Bacon have differing opinions about the best course of action. They do what any healthy 21st Century couple would do: They argue about it online and record the whole thing. 😉 Love to hear your thoughts! Podcast: Play in new window | Download ...
It’s not that I ever dismissed him. In my line of work you often see people at their lowest. I’ve always known he was real. I’ve always known he was dangerous and sneaky and powerful. But, if I ever had a brush with him personally, the meeting was brief and unspectacular. Until he grabbed me. ...
While recently on vacation, Eric was bursting with excitement about going to Disney. But in order to get to the “disney days” he had to wait patiently through 3 days of his sisters’ gymnastics competition. That was hard. Just as his sister was getting ready to leave our hotel room to hang with her friend ...
When I was little I dreamed of getting married, raising 3 kids and having tons of hustle and bustle at our house that would always be filled with the kid’s friends. Obviously, God had a different plan for me. I am so happy with my life. I literally fall in love with my husband more ...
As I step on toys throughout the house today, I was reminded of this picture. This is a picture of our daughter Anna when she was just about 3 years old. We had bought that set of figurines. The first 3 “guys” that came onto the scene in our house. I distinctly remember kermit the ...
