Well, I have broken the cardinal rule of writing which is: “Never stop writing.” We have been so unsettled this past year that I haven’t created enough margin to write meaningful or even sensible words. No blogging, article writing, or journaling. Isn’t it ironic that the first disciplines we tend to abandon when we’re feeling…
Well, school is officially out now and we’re two days into the summer break. About thirty minutes into the first day, I remembered what summer feels like. It can best be described as intense. It’s not that I’ll miss the crazy school mornings and hectic afternoons or that I don’t enjoy the overall slower pace of life…
The 1st Grader wrote this in her journal last week as part of her explanation of what we’ll do on Christmas Eve. I love it. Only I think we better refer to the “Holy” Bible rather than the Holly Bible. While I’m often guilty of having my very own version, I think the Christmas story…
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…
Amidst all the February activities, the most exciting things going on in the Baby’s world are still bottles and afternoon naps in her swing. I’m convinced that she’s bored, so I try and spice up her days with musical toys that I dangle {or the girls cram} in front of her face and floor exercises…
We’ve been stuck inside a bit too much this week which means the girls have gotten into paint, play-doh, make-up… and quite a few arguments. But, in between sibling squabbles, they have spent some quality time playing together. And, times like this remind me that ever so often I like to check in with our…