March 9, 2010
- A Northern Exposure Life
Our house here is situated on the lot so the front of the house faces east and the rear (where the kitchen and family room are) faces west. (…)
March 2, 2010
- Imperfectly Real
The center stone of my wedding set has a 'feather.' That’s a rather romantic name for what amounts to a chunk of diamond missing where one facet should be. (…)
January 27, 2010
- "I Know That"
I hear that often from my 4 year old. (…)
January 12, 2010
- Just Don't Fall
This morning I shared the waiting room with a chatty elderly couple. I politely pretended not to hear their conversation, but soon it became more than time-passing rambling. (…)
November 17, 2009
- Never left out
"I didn't like it today when Ella liked Tommy more than me." My six year old had a rough time on a play date when his 'favorite girl' had her cousin visiting and they all had trouble making the 3-way playgroup work. (…)
October 6, 2009
- Mixed Messages
It was supposed to be a lovely, leisurely Saturday morning. (…)
September 22, 2009
- Blind man's bluff
Did you play the kids’ game “Blind Man’s Bluff?” One person would be blindfolded or close their eyes while another called out instructions to go through an obstacle course of sorts. (…)
September 8, 2009
- Enjoying the leisurely stroll
"Yemulade."
"L-l-lemonade."
"Lemonade! Lemonade! (…)
July 14, 2009
- I Just Like You
"Can I sit in your lap?" Three and a half year old Boo came to the bathroom door while I took advantage of Hubs day off to be leisurely about lather and lotion. (…)
June 30, 2009
- "…I feel His pleasure."
My six year old was born to run. Since he was a toddler, I've loved to see him break into a sprint (which is nearly any time there's a distance to cover of more than 10 feet). (…)
June 16, 2009
- No More Goodbyes
I hate goodbyes. You'd think I'd be better at it at this point in my life–I've had lots of practice. It started when I was little. (…)
June 2, 2009
- Learn by (not) Doing
"Watch your fingers," I warned my 3 year old just before I closed the back of the minivan. He pulled them away from where they were resting above the taillight. (…)
