How do I get out of here? After the morning he has had, I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s trying to escape. He’s managed to dismantle the kitchen, fall off the chairs, throw toys everywhere, and pull a rather large dollhouse on top of himself… all before 10 AM!
Can it be that I actually have some time to sit down and blog? Wow! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas — we certainly did! I had the joy of seeing my parents and my sister (and got to talk to my brothers), which made it a joyous time right off the bat. Unfortunately, the … [Read more…]
OK, I am soooooooooo late for this one (that’s what happens when you don’t get on the computer!), but Betty Beguiles asked people to post pictures of their wedding dress and say a little something about them. My mom came down to South Carolina to help me look for a dress. I was pretty sure … [Read more…]
There are many reasons why I love homeschooling, of course — the fact that I’m around these wonderful kids all day, or the fact that I *KNOW* what they are learning, and have the privilege to struggle with them until they finally reach that “aha!” moment… …but there are other reasons, equally as valid, such … [Read more…]
And thus ends our month of birthdays here at Chez Ouiz! [Yet ANOTHER reason why I haven’t been able to blog all month long! SIX bithdays in 17 days!]
I hope everyone has enjoyed this feast day! Children have WONDERFUL memories when it comes to tradition, so there was NO WAY I would be able to get through this day without baking a devil’s food cake and giving everyone little swords to eat it with. It’s getting easier to go without chocolate, but wow… … [Read more…]
… I thought I should at least post some pictures. (I always love looking at pictures on blogs… don’t you?) Things are finally moving house-wise around here. We have wanted to rip up the carpet in the back of the house for YEARS, but were never in a position financially to do it. This weekend, … [Read more…]
Grace was very upset that the cat wouldn’t get out. Verily, he is a noble warrior, but his steed… alas… is not. Two sweet little girls cuddling up on the couch.
Not being organized enough to ever participate in Jen’s Quick Takes, I have to content myself with doing my own version on Sunday — the Weekend Wrap-Up. It’s not on Friday and it’s not limited to 7 things, but it’ll have to do for me. 1. Lesson Learned: You would think after 13 years of … [Read more…]
Because sometimes, imagination just isn’t enough. Make sure to visit Awkward Family Photos!! [h/t Rachel at Testosterhome]