It's Five Minute Friday when I link up with Lisa-Jo of The Gypsy Mama . Each week we receive a word and we get to write for five minutes flat. Our word for today is IN BETWEEN . GO My name is Debbie and I'm a nester.  I love to create my space and settle in for the long haul.  I love to make a house a home. But I've had to experience two moves in the past three years.  That's not something I chose but life happens.  I keep waiting for the in between to end so I can finally settle down and ...breathe. When will I finally arrive?  When can I…

Discipline is a word many people dislike.  It usually brings to mind doing things that aren't pleasant but need to be done. Think about children.  Discipline is often required in order to teach them.  They might listen and obey but not because they want to. They tend to comply because they fear the consequences if they don't. In our preschool classroom, if a child is misbehaving we may ask the child "do you want to lose your smile?" or "do I need to write a note home to mommy?".  The goal is to correct the behavior so they…

Do you struggle with control issues?  Maybe you don't consider yourself a controlling person. I've been working with preschool children in summer camp.  The children receive swimming lessons each day.  One of the first things they learn is to float on their back.  They need to trust their swim instructor.  She asks them to look at her eyes and reassures them that she won't leave them.  Their job is to relax and listen to her instructions. To continue reading, head over to Laced with Grace . Blessings and love,