by Shannon Popkin | Apr 9, 2012 | Christian Growth, Holidays, Marriage, Prayer
It’s Yellow Ball Monday, and Heidi has the ball…When I was in high school, I was convinced I’d marry a certain brown haired, attractively rebellious guy. I prayed and prayed that he would want me as his girlfriend, but God said, “No”. Instead God blessed...
by Shannon Popkin | Apr 5, 2012 | Differences, Kids' Perspective
Cade (straightening his desk): When I’m grown up, I’m gonna have a desk and put my phone and my computer on it.Me: Oh… Are you going to be a business man, like Daddy?Cade: No, I’m gonna be a cool guy. I’m gonna have a rich house and a...
by Shannon Popkin | Mar 29, 2012 | Differences, Family, Funny
These are not necessarily in the order of importance and are meant strictly to entertain you:1. It takes me longer to prepare for the week of vacation than the actual week itself. I’ve never clocked it, but I’m the type of person who wants to see every...
by Shannon Popkin | Mar 27, 2012 | Marriage, Roles
Most mannequins either have no feet (their legs end mid-thigh), or their feet have no shoes. And that’s fine. What does a mannequin need shoes for?But when you exclusively shop off of mannequins, this creates a challenge.Before my husband had me, he would enter...
by Shannon Popkin | Mar 26, 2012 | Kids' Perspective
It’s Yellow Ball Monday, and Elaine Gavette has the ball:A ride in the back of a tiny compact car is not always pleasant for a two-and-a-half-year-old. However this Sunday morning, Allie was in a happy mood. Sitting in her carseat next to her eighteen-month-old...
by Shannon Popkin | Mar 19, 2012 | Compassion, Fear, Funny, Kids' Perspective, Parenting
It’s Yellow Ball Monday, and the Farmer’s Wife has the ball!Work-from-home moms tend to use rather unconventional methods of keeping their children quiet while making business calls. I’m not proud of it, but I used a frog and a bathtub with my three...