My oldest son and his friends get confirmed this morning! Please say a prayer for their intentions, and that I do not faint clean away from happiness and/or nerves. Thank you. … [Read more...]
Saved by the Bro
This is how I got my workout in this morning.AMDG, … [Read more...]
The First Meet*
The photo is blurry because the photographer was crying.And that’s what an emotional sap I’ve been.Where are you going, my little one, little one?Where are you going, my baby, my own?Turn around and you’re twoTurn around and you’re fourTurn around and you’re a young [boy]Going out the door.Nanci Griffith (“Turn Around”)How come no one told me that … [Read more...]
Even More Refrigerator Wisdom
How do moms with multiple kids at multiple schools do it? I’ll tell you, the past week has been crazy, what with car pools and early morning risings and after school practices and oh! Did I mention that Joe has his first cross-country meet this afternoon?At least his sports are getting me outside.Consequently, whatever “schedule” I might have had … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday
The “I can tell it’s the first week of school” EditionAMDG, … [Read more...]
How’d he do, you’re wondering?
He did fine.He brought home a buttload of homework* but he did fine.Ancient history, calligraphy, stargazing, pre-Algebra…such was the stuff of his evening. He also memorized a score of prepositions, though his former English teacher mom was thinking, do you not just know these? Proper English grammar is the equivalent of breathing, in my … [Read more...]
On Letting Go and Eating Little Schoolboys
“Can a mother forget her infant, be without tenderness for the child of her womb?” (Is 49:15) The following picture will tell you almost everything you need to know about my oldest child—easy-to-smile and easygoing, cheerful, helpful, outgoing, eager. He is a homeschooling mom’s dream child. And he left for school this morning. (If you … [Read more...]
A Boy and His Dog
Part IAnd Part II*This post is dedicated to Paula, with love and gratitude. … [Read more...]
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Subtitled: A Dingo Stole My BabiesExcept it wasn't a dingo in this case--it was a Daddy.And this is how he has the kids prepare for a day of skiing. My sitting room becomes a tomb for outdoor apparel, all in the name of winter readiness.You'd think it was 20 degrees or something.(And you'd be right.)AMDG, … [Read more...]
Uphill Both Ways (In a Blizzard)
On Saturday Joe & I were on our way to his therapy. (A date with my son! How lucky am I?) I turned the radio to a local Christian station and the unmistakably rich vocals of Mac Powell filled the car.You gotta love Third Day.Thinking to impress my preteen companion, I remarked, “I saw this guy in concert, you know.”“Oh?” Joe responded.And then, … [Read more...]
