My brothers and I shared a room until I was about 11. I technically had my own space to keep my things and change my clothes, but, every night, I would head into their room and my little brother would make room on his full sized bottom bunk. I didn't like to sleep in my room because I didn't like to sleep alone....
Homeschooling has been an interesting experience for me. My husband and I were both homeschooled, so we're definitely familiar with the concept. I actually remember discussing how we would educate our children when I was still pregnant with Lisanna. Being that I'm a certified elementary school teacher, I thought she would go to whichever elementary school I taught at. But my husband insisted...
The Ultimate Carry-On Packing List for Flying With Kids
February 13, 2019 / BY Laura Swallow
What is the longest plane ride you’ve ever been on? I rode on a plane for the first time when I was 12 years old. I went on a mission trip to inner city Florida with my youth group, and I remember having such a terrible headache from the altitude change. The next time I flew was after I got married at 19...
10 Things I Found Surprising About Having a Baby in Japan
February 01, 2019 / BY Laura Swallow
Let me just preface this post by first saying that these things are obviously particular to my experiences. Each and every birth is different - even between the two I had at the same hospital in Kansas. It’s different depending on how the birth itself goes, what hospital you’re at, your doctor and nurses, etc. So - with that said, here are 10...