Our Modern Day Take on the Saints of the Reformation “Saints and Scholars” is an annual production put on by our homeschool co-op, and was held at the school across from our church last Saturday. Finding an appropriate costume and writing my kids’ speeches is always well worth the effort, and yet I always—ALWAYS—hesitate before signing the … [Read more...]
In Praise of Being a Brave Big Sister
Because, you know, in this day and age it's important to be brave. Okay, wait a minute. This was supposed to be a post about the little sister. It was her 9th birthday, after all. The Little Sister (aka Miss Intrepid) So why am I talking about the almost-11-year-old? The Brave Big Sister (aka Miss Cake … [Read more...]
Scenes from the Feast
Okay, first of all? Going to see Wicked with my daughter Cate was not--I repeat, not--in the birthday budget. This is why I married the man that I did. If I had married a man like me, this blog would have a very different name. Hooverville Mom. That has a really nice ring, don't you think? Also, Cate assured me that I would be extremely popular … [Read more...]
The Face of Four
The "George" Edition We planned on doing a local water park yesterday, this despite the Arctic temps. (When the mercury hit 70, we knew we could do it. Still, the ol' lips were turning blue!) Normally, we don't do the local water park...it's pricey; we're broke; you know the drill...but there was a free event last night hosted by several local … [Read more...]
Teens & Driving: A Fret-Proof Guide
“You know your children are growing up when they stop asking you where they came from and refuse to tell you where they're going.” (P.J. O'Rourke) Here is my method for dealing with teenage driving angst: 1. Find the nearest baby or toddler. 2. Hold them close and never let them go. Not very helpful, am I? Sorry. Letting go is not my strong … [Read more...]
Waiting
Ed. Note: Is it cheating to re-post? If it is, forgive me, because I originally published this on 5/18/11. If you've already read its "Stop & Smell the Roses" sentiment, you may move on! God speed! Meanwhile, stay tuned for the "Teens & Driving" piece that I have on deck. It's just taking me longer than I anticipated, and the messy bedrooms … [Read more...]
{Pretty Happy Funny Real}
The “Guess Who’s 6 Months Old Already?” Edition {Pretty} “Pretty” = the hot pink fingernails on his big sister. Look, this is a post about a baby boy. I had to work in “pretty” somewhere. {Happy} Happy is a sassy arms-akimbo. Happy is “Yeah, I had a baby at an advanced maternal age. You wanna make something of it?” Happy is wearing … [Read more...]
A Love Story on Memorial Day
Twenty years ago, I was finishing up a degree in Secondary Education and was asked to interview someone of retirement age. I picked two of my favorite people in the world: my mom and dad, who were then 66. In light of my father's recent diagnosis, and in honor of his service to this country, I am republishing this story from … [Read more...]
Changes for Felicity
Take a look at the following photo and tell me if you can spot the differences: I’ll wait. (Hint: It has nothing to do with the position of her bookmark.) Yep, Felicity had over ten inches of her hair lopped off by Kelsey, my favorite stylist. Because this was a Locks of Love donation, Kelsey cut her hair for free. What a … [Read more...]
[Almost] Wordless Wednesday
~ My Bookend Boys ~ … [Read more...]
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