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An iPad for Christmas

Ilinap · January 3, 2012 ·

Mac Daddy and I limit our sons' screen time, probably more than most parents do. We call all screen time "media time," and the boys know to ration it and cherish it. They have ample media opportunities but don't abuse them. That's not to say that they don't whine with "Just one … [Read more...] about An iPad for Christmas

Tags: children, holidays, play, values

Give Me a C! – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · December 28, 2011 ·

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Tags: Bird, children, fun, travel, vacation, wordless Wednesday

Jesus Isn’t the Only Reason for the Season

Ilinap · December 24, 2011 ·

I'm reposting this from last year because it captures the Christmas season so completely that I have no words to add. Christmas has become more about hustle and bustle and consumerism than love and tenderness and joy. We are immersed in material things and pay less attention to … [Read more...] about Jesus Isn’t the Only Reason for the Season

Tags: children, health, holidays, love, values, volunteer

Grins – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · December 14, 2011 ·

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Tags: children, Deal, family, kids, love, motherhood, wordless Wednesday

This is how it’s done. – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · December 7, 2011 ·

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Tags: children, Deal, holidays, wordless Wednesday

The Little Boy Who Touched My Heart

Ilinap · December 1, 2011 ·

He had vacant eyes. When any emotion crossed them it was in flickers of fear, rage, and shame. He didn't smile for a full four months. He never let anyone touch him and had no concept of the power of a simple, pure hug. His fits of rage came in bursts like a camera clicking on … [Read more...] about The Little Boy Who Touched My Heart

Tags: children, community, education, family, love, poverty, reading, responsibility, school, values, volunteer

Holy Cuteness, Santa – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · November 30, 2011 ·

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Tags: Bird, brothers, children, Deal, holidays

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