Lots of Coffee, lots of kids. It's a peaceful life.
My boys are far less about talk then they are action.While my three little girls can—and will—fill any given moment with more conversation than a coffee house, my slightly older boys prefer the silence of the sports page and the quiet intrigue of a game of Risk.When my girls go missing, I need only follow the sound of their voices and I will find … [Read more...]
…but hands down, the best part of my day today was when the three-year-old finally finally took a nap. (This process took approximately 45 minutes of effort on my part.)Eventually the angry screams subsided, the wall that was getting kicked stopped thumping, and the closed door stayed…well, closed.You can get a heck of a lot of schooling done in a … [Read more...]
…is what I should have said to the policeman as he passed me my speeding ticket to the tune of $117.00.Fortunately, I’m too well mannered. ; )I am also, obviously, too distracted to keep track of the different speed zones: three of them within a one-mile stretch!And though the officer was nice enough, (he gave me the lowest possible fine), he … [Read more...]
Every so often and at times when I least expect it, the good Lord sees fit to embarrass me. His method, usually, is to focus on my predominant sin: capital P-R-I-D-E pride.And oh, how I do bristle.Do you know what your particular fault is? Mine has changed over the years. Growing up, I struggled with vanity far more than I did with pride. I didn’t … [Read more...]
Our computer is clogged and won't let me upload photos.(Ironically, the brand-new high-tech thingy that my husband got me is a camera.)Our main floor toilet is clogged and won't let us...well, you know.(My husband has yanked it out for a totally thorough, totally gross inspection. The main floor bathroom looks like a war zone.)My brain is clogged … [Read more...]
Buy groceries. Make cherry streusel pie. Make pumpkin cheesecake pie. Open up several cans and serve their contents for lunch. Make green bean casserole. Make my dad’s famous stuffing. Think of my dad. Call my mom & dad to wish them a belated Happy Thanksgiving. Talk to them about one of my favorite aunt’s recent death. : ( … [Read more...]
There are few things I enjoy more than getting up before the crack of dawn—in today’s case, 4:00 a.m.—and brewing a nice strong cup of coffee while I plan the day and the week ahead.4:00 is early, I know, but when you go to bed at 9:00 it’s not so bad. Plus one of the smoke detectors has a low battery and is going “eep!” every five minutes. Who can … [Read more...]
I found this online at I Don’t Remember Where and laughed out loud to read it. (Yes, I am a teacher and I act like one.)And then I made a mental list of my more obnoxious habits and vowed to work on them.Are you a true elementary school teacher?1. Do you ask guests if they have remembered their scarves andmittens as they leave your home?2. Do you … [Read more...]
...because I wrote her birthday post one day late.Such is the hazard that comes with being born in the third week of November! (I maintain that a Christmas birthday would be worst.)Anyway.Happy Belated 5th Birthday, Felicity! You will always be my little honey, ever my sweet, straightforward gal.We love you very much! When I told Felicity that I … [Read more...]
Happy Thanksgiving frommy Minnesotan home to yours! With love & God’s richest blessings,Margaret … [Read more...]
