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Jan 6, 20212 min read
An Allergic Reaction to Math; Plus Sad Local News
Any other parents deal with a child hyperventilating over math? I do. The child in this incident had to be calmed down with a paper...
Jan 5, 20212 min read
Blue Bunny & The I've-Had-Enough Phase
We found out big news today about Ginger Snap the bunny: she is actually a he. His vet visit today confirmed that. Bunnies are just so...
Dec 31, 20202 min read
Beautiful Hands
This morning looks different from other mornings: Kal and his buddy are asleep in the living room, so I snuck my computer out of that...
Dec 22, 20204 min read
Has Anybody Died From Playing Saxophone?
A random collection of thoughts after missing two days in a row of writing. Tsk, tsk. Has anybody ever died from playing saxophone? If...
Dec 19, 20202 min read
My Way, the Highway, or Kara's Way
Kara amazes me with her abilities. I'm not one to let another queen into my realm. If it's my space, it happens my way. God laughs at...
Dec 18, 20202 min read
Laughing in the Snow
The best part of this day was laughing with Kal while we each dodged snowballs during our snowball fight in the backyard. What a grand...
Dec 15, 20201 min read
Did I Just Say That?
Did I just say that? And this is just in the past 10 minutes. "Get that out of your nose!" Yes, I was in the middle of leaving a...
Dec 9, 20202 min read
Bunnies, Children, and Motivation
(This first section is what I wrote yesterday; second section is for today.) Need motivation today? This isn't the place for it, at least...
Dec 7, 20203 min read
Faux Fondue, Dishes, and Being a Grown-up
From a few days ago, this is the faux fondue we made for fun. Faux because we just melted the chocolate in the microwave. We're not...
Nov 23, 20201 min read
I'd Rather Be Reading
Where do you find motivation--or motorvation as an acquaintance used to say--for washing dishes and laundry when it's a perfect gray,...
Nov 20, 20202 min read
Givers and Takers
Givers and takers are the subject on my mind today. I'm really looking for opportunities to help my children learn to be givers instead...
Nov 18, 20202 min read
Math, Bunnies, Waffles, and Snuggles
Waffles for dinner. Yum. I keep cheater waffles in the freezer for quick breakfasts, usually for Kara. She likes them toasted, and they...
Nov 17, 20202 min read
Getting Out of the Way For Growth
Some days feel like an endless cycle of dishes and laundry. I did remember to put the wash in the dryer after I'd washed it a second...
Nov 13, 20202 min read
Meanie Mom
"Mom, you never let us have any fun!" "If it wasn't for Dad, we'd never have fun!" "Mom, you always say no!" "Why won't you ever let us...
Nov 7, 20204 min read
How To Be a Perfect Mom
My sister has much to do with compiling this list. She has 4 children. The youngest is 2 1/2 years old, very opinionated and very...
Nov 6, 20202 min read
I Don't Know What Happens After 5 Minutes Into a Movie
The kids know not to believe me when I assure them I'll stay awake for a movie at the end of a long day. The end of the day starts at...
Nov 2, 20202 min read
A Thump-and-Bump Day
A random collection of thoughts from the weekend: A Thump and Bump Day is my term for those days when I feel just a bit irritable, and...
Oct 20, 20203 min read
The Dollar General Version of Indiana Jones
I've been MIA the last two days, at least from writing. So here's what's been happening: I saw ducks on my walk yesterday. Two males...
Oct 13, 20204 min read
Rabbit Trails
What started as a fun day at the corn maze (hosted by the orchard we visited a few days ago) turned into bringing home a bunny. Yes, we...
Sep 29, 20202 min read
The Best Part of the Day
I had two best parts of the day yesterday. First was helping Kara clean up her room; second was playing tennis with Kal. Kara's room had...
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