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in Habits for a Happy Mom· Habits for Happy Kids· Habits for life

When Mama is sick…

“But we were all packed and … now… we’re doomed!”

My four-year-old’s response when I told her we could not go to the American Girl Bistro for a tea party lunch with Grandma and friends. That the boys wouldn’t get to play with Grandpa.

“Mama is sick. And we can’t give germs to our friends or to Grandma and Grandpa.” The cold came on in the night.

So, what do you do when Mama is sick? On a day that should have been a field trip. A day to be school work free. A day planned for, money set aside, everything all set. *Sniff*

Can you make a habit of finding delight in the doom and gloom? Please excuse the germs and click to read more over on Hodgepodge…

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Tricia faces a daily dose of chaos homeschooling five children. The biggest lesson she’s learned? At the end of the day – when the dishes are put away and the children are tucked in bed – truly what matters is each child’s relationship with the Lord. Raising children is a God-given privilege and, folks, the time is short.

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  1. Kendra says

    March 30, 2010 at 7:15 AM

    Awww… what a nice way to brighten up all those little faces. Great post!

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