In This House We Will Giggle

 I just finished reading a book called, In This House We Will Giggle by Courtney DeFeo. The book was not what I expected, but I absolutely loved it! I have already started recommending this book to friends and it would make a great Christmas gift.

The author lays out 12 virtues we would love to see more of in our home- joy, love, forgiveness, faith, patience, perseverance, respect, responsibility, service, humility, gratitude, and generosity. She recommends focusing on one virtue each month, giving examples, practical activity ideas, memory verses, and scripture to study for each virtue.

I love that with almost every virtue DeFeo reminds us of the bigger reason we attempt to instill godly virtues into our children and homes. She writes, "My passion is not to produce good little Christian kids but to help raise a generation of kids to light up the world for His glory."

I was also reminded over and over that attitude and behavior starts with ME! I am the example of joy, love, forgiveness, etc. for my children and I play a huge role in setting the tone in our home.

I feel both humbled and inspired after reading this book. Now I am excited to share these 12 lessons with my 4 kids and husband during the next year and hopefully in the years to come.