Lots of Coffee, lots of kids. It's a peaceful life.
...for a Thursday.Because I truly believe...that deep down inside...everyone wishes...that they could ride...a four-wheeler through their suburbs.It’s the great American dream.Except if you get left behind......while your sisters ride......and your brother drives.And even then, it’s kind of fun to just watch.But not really.Yesterday was a hard … [Read more...]
Nope, not yet.It is fun to dream and to think about, though. Where would we go next, if we could?Certainly we could have spent another week (at least) in Texas. There are so many blogging friends of the heart down there—KC, I’m sorry that we missed you!—but only so much time in a weekend.And flying with a 16-month-old? Not on the list of my … [Read more...]
“All things bright and beautiful pink and purple-y;All creatures Littlest Pet Shop great and small,All things wise and wonderful frosted and ice-creamy,The Lord God made them all.”My five-year-old went away yesterday.In her place, I have a princess.Do you have a six-year-old princess chez vous? They’re great. They like pink and purple.They really, … [Read more...]
This is where three of my kids went today:And this is what they did:For four hours, they were pioneers!I pledge allegiance to the flag...Fun fun fun.(And you see? We homeschoolers do get out. )Here is my contribution to the event:You think, I know, this is no big deal.You forget, I know, that I don't sew. Would you like me to refresh your memory? … [Read more...]
Hola!Thought I’d check in to let you know what we’ve been up to, and to hear (via the com-box) what you’ve been doing, too.It’s Sunday.You should stop in to say hello.(I’m waiting...........)My weekend started out at a cross-country meet—the first one of the season.May I (humbly…proudly…because I’m his mom) tell you how our Joe did? He got 2nd … [Read more...]
There are those who plan their feast day meals several days, if not weeks, in advance.And there are those who swing by the store on the way home from piano lessons.Can you guess which camp my tent is in?Look, does it matter if I decided, last minute, on meatloaf & salad & Duncan Hines chocolate molten lava cake?Or does it matter that, … [Read more...]
As you can see, we are taking this holiday at its word. … [Read more...]
Subtitled: Pigs are hot dogs!This is a story about a mom and her plans for a perfect day at the fair.Ha.Nice try, lady.I have read that the Minnesota State Fair may be the largest state fair in terms of daily attendance.After our visit this past Wednesday, I would say hmm.I suppose that’s accurate.Let’s just say that one doesn’t attend this fair to … [Read more...]
Aka The Great Minnesota Get-TogetherAs you read this, we are at the fair. Do you see us? I’m the one covered with powdered sugar and sunscreen; they’re the ones reeling and clutching my skirt.The state fair is all about sugar, you know—sugar and grease and yet more sugar.See this link if you don't believe me.Oh, and money. Let’s not forget the … [Read more...]
Subtitled: I’m sorry, John, but this is what happens when you take off on me.It all started with a toad on Tuesday.Two toads, actually. And then one escaped and the other remained, trapped and miserable in a purple plastic bucket in the corner of our driveway.“Angela, please. Will you let that poor toad go, already?”“I’ll let it go when you get me … [Read more...]
