This weekend marks two highly anticipated occasions for our family. First, Saturday is the annual Daddy Daughter Dance at a local church, and this will be the second year the Spouse has taken all three girls to this event. {One loves to dress up, one loves to dance, and one goes primarily for the punch…
The more news I watch the more it seems like our country and our world is in a state of chaos. So much division, impassioned stances on big issues, and total disdain for differing beliefs makes harmony seem hopeless. But, I’m not convinced the news or the fiery dialogue on social media tell the whole story. I think there are…
The Preschooler has developed an interest in all things European lately. At least once a day she’ll say, “I wish we lived in London.” Other times she’s more drawn to France and will talk about Paris and the “awful tower” {Eiffel Tower} as she asks me how to say various words in French. I wish I…
This winter the 4th Grader will turn ten years old, which means I will have been a parent for a decade. It also means that same 4th Grader–my oldest child–is more than halfway to adulthood. I can hardly wrap my mind around that fact. We have lived in the house we are in now for five years….