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Screwdrivers, Food, and Price Increases: Yes, it makes sense!

Have I mentioned that I only have 4 weeks of teaching left for this year? Surely I have mentioned this…

9 years ago

Daniel thinks that I am April O’Neil.

Today Daniel turned four. I asked him what kind of cake he'd like for his birthday. In the very early…

9 years ago

Worst Mother Ever: Presentation Day

Thanks for the photo, Vanessa! I have been working all day to clean up. My in-laws are on their way!…

9 years ago

One Tough Seven-year-old

This week was my birthday. I did not have a good birthday. I had both a terrible and a wonderful…

9 years ago

Every Good and Perfect Gift is from Above

10 Random Thoughts from an Exhausted Mom (It was a long day.) 1. How many boys, ages 9 down to…

9 years ago

Six Thoughts from The School for Wiggly Boys

  By the end of the homeschool day, I have this NEED to zone out. Does herding children all day…

9 years ago

I did try.

The day I tried to take sleepy JD to Joshua's basketball game.... Today is Joshua's very first basketball game. I…

9 years ago

These Delightful Children

This boy has loved this third or fourth hand Nursery Rhymes book until it has completely fallen apart. The adorable-ness…

9 years ago

Of course, Mom ends up packing everybody’s suitcase.

We are packing for a nine day trip. Don't worry. No one can rob us. While we are gone, we…

9 years ago

Guest Post: No Elf on This Shelf

My friend Mary is stepping in today to weigh in on this hot trend: the Elf on the Shelf. We…

9 years ago