I’m in a season where I’m at home more than ever. So, maybe it’s because I see our walls quite a bit, but one of the ways I entertain myself is by creating things to put on them. I’m not much of an artist with a paintbrush, but I’m grateful for the way technology makes it…
Now that the weather has turned pleasantly warm in the evenings, we’ve been spending a ton more time outside. The two oldest girls each have a Razor scooter they whiz around the sidewalks and driveway on every opportunity they get. The Toddler, of course, has taken note that her trike is not as speedy or…
So far, this has not been the summer of my best creative efforts. In years past I’ve been more intentional about having the girls color, paint, or do artsy things in the mornings. But, this season we spend almost every morning at the pool for swim practice. Granted I don’t get in the pool most…
I don’t think I ever imagined I’d be raising three daughters. It’s not that I thought I’d be raising sons, I just didn’t give much thought to the weighty responsibility of rearing little people of either gender until it was upon me. And, now, it’s very upon me/us. Some days, if not most days, I…
Over the weekend we made our usual trip to Lowe’s to get a few supplies for some around-the-house improvement projects. I realize Lowe’s is not a very exciting place for kids. But, the girls were entertained for a good twenty minutes playing with the bins of cabinet knobs and pulls on the hardware aisle while…
Without hardly leaving the house, we managed to have a big weekend around here. On Friday, we celebrated the Spouse’s birthday. This year’s festivities included enjoying a cake decorated by the girls… and giving the Baby her first real bath… As you can tell, she loved it. I must say… taking a bath while suspended…