Sometimes I wonder if my children and I are living through the same day. For example, I got up this morning to the sound of my daughter crying. It was obvious that she wasn’t feeling well. I carried her around for the first few minutes of the day, trying to get breakfast served and take … [Read more…]
As a homeschooling mom who often compares herself to what (she thinks) others are doing and accomplishing, I THANK GOD for moms like Danielle Bean who are putting their days out there (warts and all) for all to see. THANK GOD, I’m not alone! So often I am asked (with great amazement), “How do you … [Read more…]
…but it was such a perfect description of my day I had to share it with all of you as well. Can you guess what virtue I was supposed to be working on today? I’ll give you a hint. It starts with a “P” and ends with “atience.” Don’t believe me? Here’s how homeschooling went … [Read more…]
Ever wish life had a reset button? A do-over option? Right now, I wish mine did. Go back to 6:50 p.m. Dinner was late and I was trying to get the last load of laundry folded before calling the kids in for supper. Thomas came in, twinkling as always. “Mommy! Where are the wrenches?”“What on … [Read more…]
Guess who finally packed away the winter coats… and hats… and gloves…………. in July? Oh yeah, that would be me. One more item scratched off the list.
OK, I know it’s not as bad as that, but at 1:30 am, that’s what it feels like! Background first: I haven’t mentioned this, but I’ve been going through a miscarriage now for over 4 weeks. FOUR WEEKS. My body just wasn’t able to do what it was supposed to do, and since I’m planning … [Read more…]
And to avoid any “evil eye” on my blog, I better change that number fast! *grin* I wanted to take this moment to salute all of you up in the northern states — those of you who deal with snow… and lots of it… on a regular basis. I’m no stranger to snow. I lived … [Read more…]
Grace took her first steps today. As with each child, there is the thrill of watching her stand on her own… eyes shining with delight as she realizes that she’s standing by herself… and then the utter joy on her face as she takes a few steps. This is a huge moment in her life, … [Read more…]
…that is, once Grace gets over whatever disease she has. It’s just a virus, but one that causes her fever to shoot up to ONE HUNDRED AND FOUR degrees in the middle of the night (dear God!) I’ve already taken her to the doctor to run through the usual suspects… it’s not strep, and not … [Read more…]
The day that I have been dreading is upon me at last: Today I will start homeschooling five of my children. Five. All at once. With a two-year old (Marie) and a hyper-active 8-month old (Grace) in the wings. [said 8-month old is currently on my lap, tearing apart my desk and trying to get … [Read more…]