A Somewhat Belated, Back-to-School Review, alternately titled: Guys. I really, really want to be blogging more often. I do! It's just that (among another 12 hundred things), it's taken me four full weeks to find my homeschooling stride and you know what? It still goes missing! But it's getting better. "I'm sorry I locked myself in … [Read more...]
In His Hand
aka This Pilgrim's Progress One of the problems I have with blogging is that I have quite literally hundreds of things to say. Right now (and thankfully for YOU), I'll focus on just a few of them. First, no matter where we're at right now, God's got this. He's holding us close in the palm of His hand. He loves us and wants nothing more than … [Read more...]
What it Means to be Free
My June in Review Netflix #StreamTeam Post (The Much-Abbreviated, For Cryin' Out Loud It's a Holiday Weekend! Version) This movie. Watched sometime over the 4th of July weekend, but with your family, definitely WITH your family... And you will see, at least I hope you see... What it means to be truly free. Happy Independence … [Read more...]
The Early Bird Catches the Joke Worm
Mako Mermaids
A Guest Post by Angela, age 10 Netflix asked my mom if one of her daughters would write a review about this show. She chose me and that's exactly what I’m doing. Mako Mermaids is a series that's set on a made-up island, Mako. There are three main mermaids: Nixie, Sirena and Lyla. My first thought about this show was: Oh boy, this is going to … [Read more...]
Sudden Zest and a Fun Suggestion
I don't know why or how, exactly—the prayers of a friend? An influx of grace?—but my enthusiasm for life has returned. Zest for the Steps of the Science Museum Zest for this Frozen Minnesota Life Zest for these Four Crazy Kids (I'm outnumbered!) And here's the catch: February's not even over. Friday the … [Read more...]
Feels like February
The winter doldrums are here with a vengeance. It took all the energy I (didn't) have to get the kids out the door for Mass yesterday. Grace took over where I was weak, as we pushed past the hassle of finding shoes and dealt with the whining complaints of "But I'm hungry! I need breakfast!" Lucky Francis, right? He got to bring a bag of … [Read more...]
These Kids, this Life
"Mom," George asked, (he's always asking), "What would you do if you were a fairy?" "I don't know," I responded, (distracted), (busy), "I guess I would flutter around a lot." His response: "What a boring fairy!" I took pretend umbrage. Wiping off the counter? Boring?! On the contrary, I lead a rich & varied & jam-encrusted life. … [Read more...]
“Snowflake”: Lovely, Lyrical, Simply Great
(a review and a give-away) (just for you) If you're local and want to plan a fun outing... I highly recommend going to see Snowflake. We did. See? I know it's a blurry selfie and all, but that was us. I promise! I'm never sure about trips to the theater because, well, some of my kids can be a little squirmy. I can assure you that … [Read more...]
Now Playing on Netflix
So maybe you're a bit bummed by the play-offs like me, or maybe--just maybe--you're ecstatic. Either way, the odds are good that you're on holiday today (we are) and you'd like something fun to do with the kids. How about a pet-themed movie and popcorn? Because you know what they say... When the Packers lose to the team that was losing, … [Read more...]
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