Lots of Coffee, lots of kids. It's a peaceful life.
I have really been enjoying the blog Snapshots around the World. I have known these sweet ladies for quite some time—Kim lives in Germany; Sue, Japan; and Rebecca’s in Ohio—and it’s fun to to read about the cultural differences.Now, of course, we get to “see” them.Snapshots around the World is, as per the blog header, “Three women, three … [Read more...]
While I get my thoughts, photographs and commentary from the MCHEC conference in order, I thought I would share with you a brief true story that took place last Friday.Note: I shared this story at the conference, so if you were there you may skip this post.Go have a coffee.Feed your cat.For those of you who weren’t at the conference, you should … [Read more...]
…after a very full day at the home education conference.“Mom! George threw one of your plants into the bathtub!”“There’s dirt EVERYWHERE!” (This, incidentally, was during his sisters’ bath.)(His comedic timing is impeccable.) … [Read more...]
Ever your obedient blogger, I made sure to get a picture of “the dress” last night.Unfortunately, I had the zoom lens on my camera.Aren’t those pinstripes cute, though?Okay, fine.I’m kidding.Here’s a photo of John & me with Andrew Pudewa.Happy?(I was. I love hanging out at homeschooling conferences!)There’s more to come but it must be later. … [Read more...]
Thanks to Hallie’s fashion savvy, I knew—kind of sort of in a general way—what style of dress I wanted for hosting the Catholic home education conference tonight.What do you think?(Please don’t tell me that you hate it. With six kids and a babysitter to shop for, I do not have time to go buy another.)Oh, and I got the cutest little pair of … [Read more...]
Update: My husband read this post and squawked a protest. “I have too been to this conference! A couple of times!”You know what? The guy is right. I remember going for beer & pizza after the Friday night key note one year.“Oh.” Head bowed in shame, I realized that my writer’s flair for the dramatic had once again trumped the actual truth.“I … [Read more...]
Subtitled: A Person’s a Person… Last Wednesday, the kids and I attended a Day of Mourning at the future site of the new St. Paul abortuary. It is an enormous structure that takes up the entire block and, once it is built, will be the 3rd largest abortion provider in the U.S. In the words of Sarah Stoesz, the president and CEO of Planned … [Read more...]
To my father, who fought hard in the islands of the Pacific and who saw the death of many a good friend…To my husband’s father, who fought hard in the jungles of Vietnam and who was awarded the Purple Heart for his valor…And to all the courageous men and women who have fought hard and are still fighting for the defense of this great country…Thank … [Read more...]
...in the middle of our street.I remember way back then when everything was true and whenWe would have such a very good time such a fine timeSuch a happy time(HT: Madness)Still working on the Pro-Life post...I'm thinking Tuesday because today is not a day to be inside. LOVE this weekend; love it love it love it.Have a blessed and happy Memorial … [Read more...]
…while you wait for the Pro-Life post. Today is my son’s last day of 8th grade. Does this mean he’s smarter than a 5th grader? Hmm.One thing it means for sure is that he’ll be home for the summer to do the two things he does best: help with George and harass his other siblings.This is what’s known as a mixed blessing.* * * * *The other day my … [Read more...]
