About the Author: Elsje Denison
Elsje, pronounced a million different ways but correctly, is "Elsha." A born-and-raised Utahn loves her desert mountains. Married to her best friend and enjoying life's adventures with "My Three Sons." Has spent the last five years living in Utah, Maryland, Texas, and back to Utah again. Loved the experiences she gained and to travel and see historical sites. Besides being mama, Elsje enjoys teaching music lessons, reading, writing, running, hiking, gardening, and basking in the sunshine.
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Mercy in the Moment
As a mother, it is easy for me to expect my kids to own their behavior and find the willpower to change it. Many times that should certainly be the case. But it is also important for me to remember that often their bad behavior has a cause, or multiple causes, and I very well...
We’re Singing in the Rain!
It’s great to plan a family trip when everything goes well and everyone has a good time, but when things start to fall apart, it becomes an adventure! “Our trip became one of the weaving moments of the fabric of our family, and hopefully we taught our children that when it rains, you sing.”...
Stop, Sit, and Play
Would you categorize yourself as a “to-do” mommy? Are you motivated to accomplish one more check mark on that never-ending to do list? Here are some ideas to help you add a bit of fun and spontaneity to life when your children want to Stop, Sit and PLAY!
Mommy’s Report Card: Five Ways to Gauge Your Progression
Motherhood is not a glamorous job. For myself, leaving behind the world of positive feedback and constructive criticism was one of the hardest parts of motherhood. Here are five ways I’ve discovered I can evaluate and gage my own progression as a mother.
Apples, Oranges, Bananas
Do you ever feel like as a mother you fall into the trap of the “compare snare?” It is so easy to look at others and feel like we don’t measure up or ought to be doing something more. How can we identify our unique mothering qualities to make our family better?
Lessons from PBJ
It was like watching the clouds changing shapes in the sky. Our sandwiches were always changing into some other form: a dinosaur, a mountain, the state of Alaska. Years later, I recall the experience and I am filled with nostalgia as I realize my mother was always teaching us how to see a new shape...
Mommy Detective
Do you find yourself wanting for more conversation (or any conversation!) with your children when you ask the typical, “How was your day?” Find out how a few new sleuthing skills can enliven your relationships with your family.
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