It’s summer break which I thought would be great.Instead I feel like this guy.Make your bed!Walk the dog!Practice your piano! Clean up that mess in the kitchen! Good thing it’s nearly “Independence” Day. I’m thinking I’ll run to the store and get the kids some. ; )Ad Jesum per Mariam, … [Read more...]
Just for Laughs
Subtitled: Excuse me?ht: my sweetie-pie friend, Ruth Ann … [Read more...]
On How to Survive, the YouTube Way
Here in Minnesota we are two parts’ drama, two parts’ devotion and one part total goofiness. Therefore, for a little middle-of-the-week relief from life’s more serious side, I submit to you the following:Happy Wednesday, everyone. : )Ad Jesum per Mariam,PS. My kids ask for this video again and again and yet again. What does this say about my … [Read more...]
Packing Peanuts
These two do not seem to realize that Mom has had it with their anticsand is shipping them to Zimbabwe.Flat Stanley...meet Felicity! … [Read more...]
Naughty Marker Moments
Angela is going through a “naughty marker phase.” This means (not that most of you need an explanation) that while the older kids & I are busy (but distracted) in the classroom, 3-year-old Angela is busy (but very focused) somewhere else.You know that Precious Moments figurine on my nightstand? Too perfect, and way too white.You know those … [Read more...]
Taking off for the Great White North
Subtitled: This could be Canada.My daughters* are amused but baffled. Why is Mom laughing and running for her camera?** And who the heck are Bob and Doug?I promise not to call them “hosers.”*No, the sheepdog look is not “in” in Minnesota. Yes, I know that Felicity needs a haircut.**And sadly, these kids are more than used to their mother laughing … [Read more...]
Name that Photo
a. Momma’s Little Darlingb. Angela at Restc. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon For Momma’s pick, check the com-box! … [Read more...]
I think I need a stronger prescription.
Me: I don’t know why I’m so tired today. I took my vitamins.Felicity: Did you take your coffee? … [Read more...]
What in the World
...has gotten this little girl so nervous??Is it:a. her father's driving?b. her mother's driving? (No way)c. the fact that they've just passed McDonald's and are not stopping; ord. none of the aboveThe answer is "d", of course.Which makes the next logical question, then, what's wrong? The first person to guess correctly gets...oh, I don't know. … [Read more...]
Good News/Bad News
The bad news first.After ministering to Angela who walked out of bed (yes, walked out of bed) at 2:00 a.m. this morning, I couldn’t get back to sleep. “Why not go downstairs and write a blog post,” I says to meself. (At 2:00 a.m. in the morning, I always talk like a pirate.)Unfortunately, the computer WASN’T WORKING. How dare it? I tried every … [Read more...]
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