I want to start this newsletter to you with some parenting reflections and then end with some important parenting posts.
Raising kids is one of the most important jobs in this world. This morning I was on a MomCo parenting panel, which gave me time to reflect on this journey.
Man, it's hard. It's been a roller coaster. As I saw all these faces of young moms in the thick of it, I think back to those times. Watching videos and seeing pictures of my family brings back sweet memories. That said, I can't even explain how challenging that season was for me.
I was so hard on myself. Wanting to do so well was the cry of my heart, but I had a hard time not focusing on my shortcomings.
As a mom of a pseudo-adult (that's why I call these technically adults but just not quite) and two teenage kids, I thank God for His grace in the journey. I'm actually enjoying my teenagers. They're such fun people.
Show up. Be present. Practice grace and forgiveness. Be a student of the parenting craft. Give yourself grace. Keep choosing love and truth with your littles. Point them to Jesus.
I don't know where you are at in the process, but I do hope that each of you experience peace, hope, and joy in the journey.
Pinecone Crafts
While we will get back to more parenting stuff in a moment, I wanted to share some fun pinecone crafts and activities I have collected from around the web. Engaging with kids creates memories and learning opportunities, so I hope you will take advantage of these resources.
- Owl Pinecone Craft
- Forest Floor Sensory Activity
- How to Make Fun Pinecone Flowers
- Outdoor Learning Booklet
- Crystal Pinecones: A Simple Science Experiment
- Pinecone fish
- Nature Walk Scavenger Hunt
- How to Make a Pine Cone Bird Feeder with Kids
Parenting Posts
Confession: My brain ain't what it used to be. I hope I'm not double-sharing what I already shared recently, but I trust you'll give me grace.
