I’ve taken something of a blogging sabbatical this summer. I know I don’t have much to offer on here when my alone time is limited and my energy is waning. So I’ve mainly been serving up snacks, overseeing summer reading lists, playing Whack-A-Mole at bedtime, and refereeing people and pets. Even though it isn’t quiet…
Several months ago the Kindergartener “accidentally” let her candy heart Valentine’s bracelet slip down the tub drain. This might seem inconsequential, but last week {some five months later} the tub completely stopped draining. For the health of our marriage the Spouse and I no longer attempt DIY solutions to problems of this sort. So, I…
The summer leaves little if any time for reflective writing, and I feel like it’s better to say nothing at all than to ramble. But, I always enjoy reading other people’s lists of their favorite things. I don’t claim to be an expert in any area, most especially not the areas of parenting, culture, or…
Summer has a remarkably different feel than the school year. My oldest likes to sleep in, but the younger two are early risers. And, everyone wants to stay up late and play outside until the sun sets and the lightning bugs come out. All three girls are do-ers and want to swim, to bake, to…