by Shannon Popkin | Nov 27, 2012 | Anxiety, Christian Growth, Holidays, Kids' Perspective, Mistakes
I decided to have my boys help me with the Christmas decorating this year. But maybe I should have started with something like the stockings or the tree skirt. Clearly, setting up my village was more than they… or I… could handle.After giving some light...
by Shannon Popkin | Nov 20, 2012 | Faith, Holidays, Parenting, Salvation, seasons, Witness
When we moved into our house two years ago, the previous owners were kind enough to give us their big basket of Christmas lights. They even went so far as to give us a diagram, showing which strand of lights went on which roof peak.I was delighted! Now, at long last,...
by Shannon Popkin | Nov 8, 2012 | Humility, Parenting, Problems, Wisdom
a retelling from October, 2010As I walked downstairs one Saturday morning, I saw Cade sitting at the breakfast bar. I told him that before he got busy playing, he needed to take a bath. As always, he tried to beg his way out of it, but I shook my head. “You stink,...
by Shannon Popkin | Nov 2, 2012 | Freedom, Parenting, Roles, Serving, Wisdom
by: Heidi VriesmanPsst… I have a secret.My secret has allowed me to have more time to play with my kids, enjoy them, teach them, train them,and show them patience. This secret helps me keep a clean house, get dinner on the table, and staycaught up on the laundry. My...
by Shannon Popkin | Oct 30, 2012 | Anxiety, Holidays, Humility, Jesus, Kids' Perspective, Mistakes
A repost from 2010–just because I love this story so much. :)Tonight, when I tucked Cade into bed, I could tell something was bothering him. It was his pumpkin. The one he made today, in first grade. “I tried to listen to the instructions, but I just...
by Shannon Popkin | Oct 26, 2012 | Church, Communication, Kids' Perspective, Serving
I talked last time about a piano student who caused me some frustration.Today I’ll talk about one who warms my teacherly heart. Lauren is much like I was at her age–very curious and enthusiastic and determined.She brought two songs she had written to her...