family things

  • Dear Lord,

    Thank You so much for inventing grandmothers! My oldest son was having one of those teen-angst, let-me-test-my-parents moments. How did we get here? I’m so thankful for my mother being a voice of patient wisdom in his life because he had mowed down every good nerve I had through his attempts to  justify behavior that Read more


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  • Messy shoes.

    This morning I was out walking with Nat (the edgy one). Exercise helps both of us to navigate life. We came to this ridiculous pile of dog poop and I tried to steer him away from it but he seemed determined to step in it. Then he was determined to get it off of his Read more


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  • Field Trip!

    Today I went on a field trip with Max and Little A to an ice cream parlor. There were cakes and pies and brownies and wonderful sweets and of course, rich, luscious ice cream! I think all field trips should involve ice cream. Who do I write to get that law passed? 🙂 The place Read more


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  • I would say back in the saddle,

    but it’s not like I ever got out. The kids are all back to school and the hub’s back at work. YAY! LOLOL. I’m about to get my paint chips because this Spring I WILL be completing what I started last year, come rain, shine or wind. The younger kids are going to be celebrating Read more


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