Finally A Potty Princess??? Probably Not

I had plenty of time this morning to answer an ever-growing question. As it turns out, the question finally ended up being “What can you accomplish in 45 minutes?” Sitting there, on the floor as I was, I had plenty of time to contemplate the answer. As the minutes flew by, I imagined I could [...]

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Finally A Potty Princess??? Probably Not

I had plenty of time this morning to answer an ever-growing question. As it turns out, the question finally ended up being “What can you accomplish in 45 minutes?” Sitting there, on the floor as I was, I had plenty of time to contemplate the answer. As the minutes flew by, I imagined I could [...]

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What Can You Learn From Robinson Crusoe?

I’ve discovered that there are a lot of things we can learn from books. You might be thinking that is a given, and that I shouldn’t even have to state the obvious, but alas you would be thinking of the ‘normal’ things one can learn from a book. Since I’ve been schooling the boys at [...]

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On The Rise?

Okay, okay, okay. I have a unique sense of humor that periodically embarrasses my children. I can deal with that. They’ll have to cope the best they can. They’re young. They are flexible. And when they finally leave the nest they’ll miss it, I’m sure. But an embarrassment to my husband??? Say it isn’t so!!!
Alas, [...]

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It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like… A New School Year!

YES! A new school year is about to begin. It is one of my favorite times of the year! School starts tomorrow. Tomorrow!!! I know, I know. You all are just as excited as I am. And the boys… their excitement can’t be described. They are [...]

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It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like… A New School Year!

YES! A new school year is about to begin. It is one of my favorite times of the year! School starts tomorrow. Tomorrow!!! I know, I know. You all are just as excited as I am. And the boys… their excitement can’t be described. They are [...]

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Milk Does A Body Good… Sometimes

I’ve had another reason to be so very thankful as I have had reason to be in almost everything that surrounds our little gift called Laura. It seems that part of the reason she’s here with us is to remind me regularly about being thankful. And I do mean thankful. Not only is she here, [...]

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Pistols and Daggers and Swords, OH MY!

I recall receiving a note from a friend when I discovered so long ago that David was on the way. My second boy. No little pink bundle to dress in frilly socks and hair bows for me. No. Another blue bundle to love. And my friend knew that I was, [...]

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Where’s Daddy?

My first conversation with Laura this morning just tickled my heart. Yes, we have a variation quite frequently. But it is usually said with a deep sadness. This morning it was very different. It went something like this:
“Mommy? Where’s Daddy?” questioned Laura as she peeked in to our bedroom and found the bed all made [...]

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Where’s Daddy?

My first conversation with Laura this morning just tickled my heart. Yes, we have a variation quite frequently. But it is usually said with a deep sadness. This morning it was very different. It went something like this:
“Mommy? Where’s Daddy?” questioned Laura as she peeked in to our bedroom and found the bed all made [...]

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