Lots of Coffee, lots of kids. It's a peaceful life.
You do the math!My husband keeps saying that he’s getting OLD.Because I am and will always be 4 ½ years older, I resent that. How could he be old when clearly, I am not?No girlfriends! Phew!Mathematically it’s impossible.Still.His cake does appear to be groaning under the weight of all those candles.And get a load out of Baby Anthony’s eyes!He’s … [Read more...]
This is not an easy post to write.On Thursday we left for a long-anticipated family vacation to the Wisconsin Dells. John had taken the children there once before, leaving me home to organize the classroom. The children were so happy to have their momma along this time! I was, too. It is good for Minnesotans to get away in February--it is good to … [Read more...]
A Lenten Reflection for both Dogs and HumansThis is our dog Ellie.Yes, she has a tater tot on her nose.“Leave it” is one of Ellie’s most popular tricks. The premise is simple but impressive: we put a tasty morsel on her nose and she will sit there, long-suffering but patient, until we give the word for her to eat her treat.Leave it...Leave … [Read more...]
Following Alicia’s lead, I’m posting the titles of my talks for the Minnesota Catholic Homeschooling conference this May.I’ve been going to this conference since before I was a homeschooler. My oldest was, um, I think four when I started going. It was held on the grounds of a church in the outer suburbs back then and now it’s held on a college … [Read more...]
Lots to talk about with the advent of Lent (not to confuse you), but for now, here’s a light-started start to your brand new week.Angela’s Quaker Instant Oatmeal was Much Too Hot, so I proposed curling up on the couch and reading a book or two while it cooled.I pulled one of my favorites off the shelf, The Angels’ Alphabet by Hilda Van Stockum. … [Read more...]
Everything.Happy Valentine’s Day! … [Read more...]
(Vol. XIII for Me)I have exactly 20 minute to crank out this post before resuming my crazy-busy, hectic life. Can she do it? Place your bets!~ Take 1 ~This is one of the reasons why my life's been so busy:Jem (in character) as Jimmy GloverWhen all else fails, blame it on your cute little newsie!Two more performances, a cast party, and we're done. … [Read more...]
[You can read Part I here.]Furtively, I got the Windex.I began by spritzing the stain in the dining room, where a crayon had been melted over the heat vent and then poured out on the floor. What child does this?! My curious little Madame Curie, that’s who.(It helps me to compare her to super smart people. It makes the naughty behavior seem…not that … [Read more...]
An Odd, Semi-Obsessive Little Tale[Part I]Anthony’s been fussy the past couple of nights, the result of a lingering ear infection. The usual drill is that Mom (the early bird) will nurse him until he’s full and then Dad (the night owl) will take over. Two nights ago, however, I woke to the sound of loud, persistent, angry wails and so, bleary-eyed … [Read more...]
One never knows, at the break of day, what the next twelve hours will bring.Snow—and lots of it—is what this morning had in store for us. I stepped outside to get the paper and stepped right into the…Snow.Were it not for that red skirt, they might never have found me.Snow can be plenty cozy, though, especially when you're staying in. My oldest son … [Read more...]
