Ohhh, school is not going so well today.  Let’s just make cookies instead. I’m really not sure what kind of homeschooling Mom I would call myself. Definitely not structured. Maybe a little eclectic. Maybe a little classical. Maybe a little Charlotte Mason. Maybe a little unschooling. But then it also depends on the child. I […]

Elementary Necessities

Oh Glory.  The Laundry. “Out.”  I say “Out.”  I have finally had enough.  Enough laundry.  Enough random articles of children’s clothing.  Is it clean?  Is it dirty?  Does it fit you still?  Why are your drawers stuffed when we just cleaned them out and sent a bag of clothes to the thrift shop? And why, […]

Out With All The Clothes!

And now for something on the lighter side.  Whew!  Sigh of relief. I Am Not Crafty You must know that about me. I try to do a few things.  I really do.  And as we go on, I will show them to you.   I kind of figure if the directions are fairly simple and […]

Frame The Meaning of Your Name

Our 11 year old daughter, Meg, moments after she was born. (Updated) Oops.  Hope that picture wasn’t too jarring if your just sitting down with your coffee first thing in the morning. Her 8th Child It’s 7:42pm and my best friend is about to have a baby a few blocks away.  It’s her 8th one. […]

Having A Baby – Don’t Take Your Fertility For Granted

And, Hopefully, A Smile On Your Face Old Friends Last night we were pleasantly surprised with a visit from an old law school buddy of my husband’s, his wife and their 2 sons, ages 9 and 6. They had just gone on a drive and ended up in our town. He apparently said, “Hey I […]

Getting Out The Door w/ Children

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