But I GOTTA sing…

Kathryn had been singing “If I Were A Rich Man” at the table for several minutes. Then she stopped, looked at Reilly, and said, “Sorry i’m singing so much, but i just have to.”Reilly: “Why?”“I’m getting ready for the singing contest.”Reilly: “What singing contest?”“The who-can-sing-fiddler-on-the-roof-songs-best contest!”

Christopher is reading!

My 3 yr old (almost 4) started reading on Monday. He had watched me with Kathryn as we went over her reading lessons, and after she was finished, he said that he wanted to try. So, I put him on my lap and, as I’ve done with his three older siblings, we read the first … [Read more…]

Is it over yet?

At last count, we have four ear infections, two sinus infections, and two eye infections… and my dear husband is feeling awful as well, with a cold that has just lingered… and lingered… and, well, you get the point. I suppose the Lord had different plans for me for Lent this year. By His grace, … [Read more…]

My baby is amazing

My last pregnancy was really difficult — I mean, majorly difficult. I knew the baby was a girl, because I felt so nauseous. Did I say nauseous? Oh heck yeah. Try getting sick 20 times a day. It was really bad. Then this c-section was the worst ever. I actually *felt* what was going on … [Read more…]