Dec 1, 20061 min readHome and FamilyTo the Barn!“Be ruthless!” my husband tells me. And I am trying to be, but it’s hard to be ruthless when you’re packing up a family of eight after...
Sep 26, 20062 min readRosie's thoughtsHasty WordsYesterday Sam was invited to spend a couple of days with a friend. He was very excited, but his little brother was equally sad! “Why...
Sep 4, 20061 min readRosie's thoughtsEasy DecisionsI just found a great quote today by Roy Disney. “It’s not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are.” I long for my...
Aug 25, 20061 min readRosie's thoughtsJust One of Those ThingsThe other evening, I heard the car come in the drive. My husband Chris, had just been giving our 15 year old daughter a driving lesson....
Aug 19, 20062 min readRosie's thoughtsDon’t Jump to Conclusions!Just yesterday, I went out to the washing line and saw our young puppy, Lucy, standing beside a dead hen. I was horrified, furious! I...
Aug 14, 20061 min readRosie's thoughtsDisbelief in the Boom household!Yesterday something very unusual happened in our house. At least, it was very unusual judging by my children’s reactions. I actually did...
Aug 11, 20062 min readRosie's thoughtsHonesty with MoneyTeaching honesty to children can be a real challenge. Inherent in the fallen nature of each one of us is the tendency to lie to save our...
Aug 2, 20063 min readRosie's thoughtsThe Value of DiligenceDiligence. It has a certain ring about it — and not always a pleasant one. Maybe that’s because it makes us think of responsibility? Or...