Lots of Coffee, lots of kids. It's a peaceful life.
[and an ardent request for prayers] "You can do it, Mom!" "No, I can't!""Yes, you can!" A year ago, I reviewed "Got Milk?" Magic Straws on this blog. A few DAYS ago, the same people that asked me to do the review asked if I wanted to talk about Magic Straws (and some other stuff) on KARE 11 news @ 4:00 TODAY. "No way," I thought. "Way … [Read more...]
{and me on TV} {i think} [1] Remember our visit to see Meghan in Wisconsin? Her family (at least, four of them) returned the favor on Sunday. They were dropping off half their crew at the airport--a trip to Disney World with Grandma & Grandpa!--and were able to come for brunch afterwards. Meghan brought her baby, which was … [Read more...]
On the Need to Breathe, Reboot, Be Happy "Sometimes I get frustrated I just want everyone to go away Sometimes I roar like a lion cub That’s when Mama knows I need a little extra love" From the song "Sometimes" (by Frances England) I walked into the kitchen on Wednesday morning and sniffed the air. "Am I baking something?" I asked myself, and … [Read more...]
On Failing to Love and Growing in Trust and Trying to Laugh and Yeah. Today I'm making this French Toast for breakfast because I owe the kids at least that. Last night was bad. This morning will be better. I'm a mommy who bakes in reparation. * * * * * It was really just one of those days. I thought and thought about the people in the … [Read more...]
Originally posted on 11/11/11 (Cool date, huh?) This morning, I opened my daughter’s English 2 book at random. Opened it at “random”—ha! With God, there is no “random.” Here is the poem that I found on that page. Here is the poem; I hope you like it. St. Martin’s Cloak Saint Martin was an officer In the mighty ranks of Rome. He … [Read more...]
Wow! I went a whole week without sharing my thoughts! Didn't think I had it in me, did you? Well, what can I say, it's almost winter. I've been taking in autumn in great gobbling gulps. * * * * * Also, we're in the midst of some serious discernment over here.You know the expression "It's all good" ? Well, it's not all good at … [Read more...]
Outside my window... It’s cold & crisp here in Minnesota, my very favorite time of year. Have you seen Minnesota in the fall? It’s beautiful. George brought me an “apple cider leaf” the other day and then later, when we were talking about the Maple tree in our neighbor's yard, he exclaimed, “Oh! That’s what I meant when I said ‘apple … [Read more...]
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...]
Last night, my big boys and I played Apples to Apples. For the record, this is how I get them to play [non]electronics with me: I buy a couple quarts of ice cream and then deny my teenagers access. "You want a few scoops of 'Cookies & Cream'?" I ask. "Then grab a game and meet me at the table." They’re 14- and 16-year-old … [Read more...]
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...]
