Lots of Coffee, lots of kids. It's a peaceful life.
Today's post has two parts. Theme Part the First: How Easy it is to be a Saint; and Theme Part the Second: How very Hard! .: Part I :. Dressing up as one's favorite saint is easy... St. Cecilia, St. Elizabeth of Hungary, and St. Michael the Archangel. ...and we love participating in our homeschool co-op's annual Saints and Scholars for … [Read more...]
I get that you're busy so I'll keep this quick. Don't forget to change your clocks this weekend! You're welcome. Also, though, since you're here... .: Have a happy Halloween! :. Wait, what's that I hear? You're feeling pressured to make it a perfect day? Me, too. We painted pumpkins! I'm doing well! And I really dislike that … [Read more...]
On Falling Off the Whole Foods Wagon “You look different,” the chiropractor told me on Monday, and I was pretty sure I knew what he meant. “I've gained some weight,” I said, sliding onto the adjustment table. “Is that it?” “That could be it.” His hands moved nimbly, pressing on my lower back. “I was going to ask if you were pregnant.” * * … [Read more...]
“Why are you so crabby all the time?” My daughter stared up at me, flushed and frustrated. Rock Art by Angela. Unfortunately I'm the one on the right. In her defense, I had been. Her words struck my heart with the force of an arrow. Yes, this daughter knows which buttons to push. Yes, she fights constantly with her brother and … [Read more...]
Hmm...I wonder what inspired the title of this post? Perhaps I should have called it "Bed Hogs." I took this photo in the middle of the night. My husband was in Indiana and had no idea I'd snuck the boys into our bed, which, strictly speaking, is against house rules. So don't tell him, okay? Because, like, I'm sure he didn't notice it when … [Read more...]
Alternately Titled: When Food's the Factor "You have circled this mountain long enough. Now turn north." Deuteronomy 2:3 I did it! I completed my first Whole30! (This was three weeks ago but … [Read more...]
I long to live from a place of rest, to teach and mother from peace rather than anxiety. I'm quite certain that He desires that for all of us-- His beloved daughters called to the educating and raising up of little hearts and minds. --Teaching from Rest by Sarah Mackenzie So I made the kids their back-to-school Schultüte (locally known as … [Read more...]
ser·en·dip·i·ty (noun) the faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for According to my Facebook feed, many home schooling families began their school year yesterday. We start tomorrow, despite my delusions about when and if ever summer should end. It's been such a nice summer, really. A game-changing summer, … [Read more...]
The "Can I do this? I think...maybe...I can!" Edition When I announced on Facebook, perhaps presumptuously, that I was beginning the Whole30 plan, some of my friends expressed strong negative opinions. I don't blame them, really. It seems counter-intuitive to not eat whole grains for a month, let alone forgo my beloved dairy. Look who's … [Read more...]
An abbreviated and mostly photographic journey --- 1 --- First, that reference to flying solo and not cheating? My husband and second son are at Philmont Scout Ranch right now. My big kids are were gone (They're home now! HUGE smile!) for a week at summer camp, and I'm on Day 14 of a 30-day sugar-free, dairy-free, … [Read more...]
