By Joey & Carla Link July 5, 2023 The kids were finally in bed. Ginger looked at her husband and said, “We need to kick it in gear and get them to be responsible for the things they need to do. I am tired of chasing them around all day trying to find their schoolwork […]
By Joey & Carla Link June 28, 2023 “Colin, it’s almost time to leave for school. Don’t forget it’s your turn to take the trash out. Here’s your backpack, put it by the door so you don’t forget it again. Where’s that note I need to sign for your teacher?” Missy, I told you an […]
Allyson Plumberg June 21, 2023 Imagine this: Your husband just got off the phone with big news. He’s been offered a great job… but it’s on the other side of the country! Or maybe it’s in a different continent altogether, which for us was Sweden when our oldest two kids were 2 and 3 years. It […]
By Joey & Carla LinkJune 14, 2023 I am grateful for any time I get with our seven grandchildren, ages 10 months to 12 years. Carla and I agreed when our first grandchild was born that we would not be long-distance grandparents, even though our kids live 4, 8 and 10 hrs. away. We have […]
Joey and Carla Link June 7, 2023 Your toddler is whiny and difficult to deal with. You are on a family outing at a waterpark so you try to give him everything he wants to keep him happy. When he starts hitting everyone and then bites his sister who is trying to be nice to […]