by Shannon Popkin | Oct 11, 2012 | Holidays
The Mask Game: I’ve used this game for 1st- 5th grades, and it’s always worked really well!Prep: Either bring in an assortment of masks, or have the kids make their own masks, using paper plates with holes for eyes and yarn stapled to the...
by Shannon Popkin | Oct 9, 2012 | Jesus, Mistakes, Parenting, Wisdom
By: Shannon PopkinThis morning, when I went to wash out Cole’s thermos, I found that it was full. He hadn’t even eaten the healthy meat-and-potatoes lunch I packed yesterday, and now it had to be thrown out.So I lectured him about the price of beef these...
by Shannon Popkin | Oct 8, 2012 | Faith, Marriage
It’s Yellow Ball Monday, and Christy has the ball:My husband, PJ, struggles with me spending time at church. Whether I’m there to fellowship, worship, learn, or volunteer, he doesn’t understand why I’d want to go. He’s a scientific thinker, and...
by Shannon Popkin | Oct 4, 2012 | Love, Marriage, Roles, seasons
By: Shanon PopkinWhen did I feel most loved by my husband this month?It wasn’t when he gave me the gift card which came with his new credit card. (Though I’m really looking forward to using it.)It wasn’t when he got up early to take our daughter to...
by Shannon Popkin | Oct 3, 2012 | Uncategorized
by: Heidi Vriesman “I’m hungry!” whines my four-year-old.“Can I have oatmeal?” My eight-year-old gets out her bowl.“I have oatmeal too!” My precocious two-year-old starts making a mess in the cupboards by my legs. “Can I watch another show? Please, please!” My...