Summer ’23: Karate, summer school, and learning to communicate feelings vs lashing out

We're wrapping up a full summer of great memories. The boys and I started taking Karate together at UpLevel Martial Arts. It's been great! I took Karate as a boy, which taught me great life skills. It has been fun to now do Karate with Isaiah and Amos. Mr. Barnes, the program director, and all … Continue reading Summer ’23: Karate, summer school, and learning to communicate feelings vs lashing out

Summer shenanigans and God’s steadfast love

This has been a truly awesome summer at the pool. We started out with Isaiah and Amos (my four-year-old twins) rocking floaties and hanging near the shallow end. Now, they literally dive head first into the deep end and can practically swim--without any floaties!--the length of the pool. They are little fish. They can hold … Continue reading Summer shenanigans and God’s steadfast love