A Whittle Adoption Story

10 years ago

Lately a few of my buddies have started something. It's happened a few times over the years. I always get…

“She had come at last to the bend in the road.”–L.M. Montgomery

10 years ago

Our church is cleaning out its library. Each Sunday the library-powers-that-be spread out about 50 books all over four tables,…

Home school Week 65: Beaver Holes, Effort Tests, and Ill-Fitting Shoes

10 years ago

It was an unusual week of home schooling, mostly because Alan insisted I spend a large part of it teaching…

Homeschool Week 64: Peace, Testing, and Toddlers in the Waiting Room

10 years ago

This week our family is preparing for standardized tests. I can safely tell you one thing that will never ever…

The Purification Cleanse and the “Frienemy” Drug

10 years ago

Today I'm on the 9th day of a 21 Day Purification Cleanse. This cleanse has made me feel young and…

Health Update: Ventricular Tachycardia, My Favorite Doctor, and Tendonitis Everywhere

10 years ago

"For you did not receive a spirit that made you a slave again to fear, but you received the spirit…

Classical Conversations, Basketball, Busy Bags, and Other Mom Stuff

10 years ago

These are the kinds of fun things we get to do in Classical Conversations, our home school tutoring service and…

Our Favorite Books from Homeschool Year 2

10 years ago

There is a time of day that is my absolute favorite. It's the hour at the end of the day…

My Eight Parenting Mottos, For Which I Make No Apologies

10 years ago

There are a few parenting mottos I've adopted, for which I do not apologize, not even a little, not even…

10 Things to Try When You’re Feeling Achy

10 years ago

    Have you ever felt old before your time or just achy all over the place?  I keep wondering.…