If - Then

I am doing my best to raise my children as God intended me to in this vocation.  And I'm often at a loss, especially for the older kids, for a punishment to match the "crime".  It's easy to punish the three year old with a time out or quick swat to the butt (if it's serious, like running in the street when told to stop).  But what about the older kids?  Sadly, I don't always remember that they lost their computer time or dessert.  I try to write it down to remind myself, but don't always make it in the heat of the moment.

I have a copy of a nifty chart on the cork board in my bedroom.  It's right by the bathroom door so that I see it whenever I walk past.  I've had it for years, but when I saw it in full color on the Raising Arrows website, I knew I had to share it here.

The chart is a Biblical reference chart for punishment.  I'm putting a small image of the front of the chart here for your viewing pleasure, but you can get the whole chart, in its complete form, at the Raising Arrows post.  I know that Amy won't mind seeing you visit!

Quick and Easy Toilet Cleaning Instructions

I got this from my dad today.

1. Put both lids of the toilet up and add 1/8 cup of pet shampoo to the water in the bowl.


2. Pick up the cat and soothe him while you carry him towards the bathroom.


3. In one smooth movement, put the cat in the toilet and close both lids. You may need to stand on the lid.


4. The cat will self-agitate and make ample suds. Never mind the noises that come from the toilet, the cat is actually enjoying this.


5. Flush the toilet three or four times. This provides a 'power-wash' and 'rinse'.


6. Have someone open the front door of your home. Be sure that there are no people between the bathroom and the front door.


7. Stand behind the toilet as far as you can, and quickly lift both lids.


8. The cat will rocket out of the toilet, streak through the bathroom, and run outside where he will dry himself off.


9. Both the commode and the cat will be sparkling clean.





Sara, I think this will cut down on a lot of bathroom work for you. I think you should try it today.


Love Dad.

The only change I might make?  Making sure it's one of the KIDS who does all the dirty work...

Love Notes

With six children rioting the house, finding time to reestablish the couple relationship is tough.  I wanted to share one simple, easy, and fast way Hubbers and I reconnect & remind each other of love.

This is my first time blogging on my mobile, so the picture may not show where I want it to be displayed.  But the photo is important.  Hubbers and I use our private bathroom mirror (no kids) to leave each others notes, loves, and inspiring or lovely quotes.

I say no kids because in a more public setting it would be not acceptable to display some of the things which have been written (!), but also the kids don't need to be involved in the sanctity of our very personal relationship.

So invest in a dry erase marker and tell your sweetie just how important he/she is to you.

I Stand with Komen

By now, I'm sure you have heard that the Susan G. Komen foundation has severed it's ties with the nation's abortion giant, Planned Parenthood.  While I wish I could be snarky and write a mean epitaph instead of the horrible name that is about anything BUT parenthood, I will refrain.

Join me in signing the petition to thank the Susan G. Komen foundation for breaking off supporting this murder machine by visiting I Stand with Komen.  You can also see them on Facebook.

In my own humble words, on my own humble blog, thank you so very much for supporting the cause of life.

Make it for Maggie

Make it for Maggie is an awesome local fund raiser and learning fest.  I wasn't able to attend last year, but you can bet I'm clearing my calendar for this year!  So many many wonderful class offerings (sourdough bread, knitting/crochet circle, babywearing in a pinch, basic herbology, tea towel apron, making bath bombs, essential oils and MORE!) with all the money going to benefit one special family.

Read more about it at the site:

Pants on the Ground!

I just couldn't resist