Mothering and Flowers
Each new phase in mothering leaves me feeling inadequate to handle the problems the kids are facing, thus leaning heavily on the Lord for...
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Feb 23, 20212 min read
Chicks and Weekend Bits
It's been an eventful weekend, and I didn't write. Messed up on the daily goal of writing, but I'm back at it today. On Sunday, we had a...
Feb 20, 20213 min read
Beef as a Sport
If eating were a sport, then we would have done our best tonight in exhibiting our talents in that arena. We is defined as another...
Feb 19, 20212 min read
Another Sledding Day
Will the kids go to school at all this week? So far, it's been an unplanned break. No school today either. We just make the best of it...
Feb 18, 20212 min read
Bunny's Hard Life, Coffee, and Mortality
We've had a few more whiplash days this week, although, I guess I should reclassify them from whiplash to something that would be more...
Feb 16, 20212 min read
A Happy Whiplash Day
Today was what I call a whiplash day: what plans I had were suddenly scrapped and replaced with who-knows-what due to the snow-related...
Feb 13, 20212 min read
Pens, Room Checks, and Running Interference
How many writing utensils does a lady nerd have on herself at any random moment? Seven. I had 7 writing utensils today in my bag. The...
Feb 10, 20211 min read
Bunny, Date Night, & a Storm of Noise
It's a hard-knock life for this little bunny. He naps as much as a cat. He chews on anything in his reach which is why we have...
Feb 5, 20212 min read
Just Sweep Your Own House
My friend, M, and I talk about being mothers and running our homes. We talk about our town. We talk about national and world events....
Feb 2, 20212 min read
Hot Chocolate & Laughter for a Snowy Day
The past two days have looked just like a perfect winter wonderland with snow blanketing every surface. Our children certainly enjoyed...
Jan 31, 20211 min read
Snow & a Slug Day
Kal and Kara are singing a silly little song, laughing together, and enjoying each other. We love hearing them laugh. It's a nice break...
Jan 29, 20212 min read
Nesquik & Noise
This week has been a flurry of activity with all the business end of business needing to be completed before January 31. I've finished...
Jan 27, 20213 min read
How About Some Tripe?
Icy roads made for a peaceful morning as school was first delayed then canceled. By late morning, the roads were fine, and I drove the...
Jan 15, 20212 min read
Does Anybody Else See the Empty Roll?
Random happenings at the Markses Castle, if you can call an 1800 square-foot home built in 1975 a castle. We love it here. Yes, Mom is...
Jan 13, 20212 min read
Family Logistics
After having children, I've come to see that, 1 or 20 kids, child-rearing will take all your time. I grew up in a large family, large...
Jan 11, 20212 min read
The Follow-Through Formula
How long does it take to get 5 minutes of quiet? Today was relatively short at only 20 minutes. The shorter occupants of our house all...
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