In our family, we give our kids a choice: for your birthday you either get a party or a gift. Because the Hergenrader kids have always chosen the party, I’ve never actually given any of our kids a birthday present. This year, though, I want to give the twins a gift. I want to give...Continue Reading
Sam’s answering the Fraudulently Asked Questions today about summer. And his little brother, who is both Sam’s summer nemesis and best friend. FAQ #1: Fun picture, Sam. What are you doing with your brother and sisters? Sam: Driving the remote-controlled boat I got for my birthday. It was fun to show off for my sisters....Continue Reading
Swim Meets are Long. The Good…. My kid wakes up every morning at 7 (IN THE SUMMER) to swim laps at the pool. What is this fresh madness? Who does THIS? Thousands of kids across Houston do. As a non-athlete, I find this dedication inspirational. I’m also SO GLAD the meets are long because it...Continue Reading
Dear Elisabeth… The other day, when you went to Target with me, we talked about a lot of things. We talked about how much you love Rapunzel, about whether or not your friends would have fun at your slumber party, and about your “biggest dreams in the world.” You changed the subject, but there was...Continue Reading
With Nina With Patience So, here’s my funniest story from last week. On Tuesday I was driving all these kids home from VBS. Even though I was blasting the AC, it couldn’t keep up with all those sweaty bodies in my backseat. Everyone was cranky, tired, and hot. Nate was also whining about his tummy....Continue Reading
Months ago, my friends, Holly and Michelle, and I came up with a creative solution to the scheduling conflict that is our children’s birthdays. My twins and their sons all have birthdays about a week apart. These four kids have been good buddies since they were three-years-old, but they’ve never attended each other’s birthdays because...Continue Reading
Today’s FAQ was supposed to be with Elisabeth about the Tangled-themed slumber party we are hosting at our house tonight. But then two African girls came to stay with us, and my heart has swelled. Now it’s breaking into a million pieces because they are leaving tomorrow. In addition to that, our week has been...Continue Reading
Dear Catie… Making friends can be hard, can’t it? I understand. It’s hard for me too. Like me, you are good at the initial meeting of people. You ask them lots of questions about themselves. Right away, you like other people. You want them to like you. They do like you. The next step of...Continue Reading
Two girls and a chaperone from the African Children’s Choir are living with us this week. They arrived on Sunday and will stay through Saturday, after they perform a free concert for our community Friday night at 6 PM. (You should go! Here’s the link for more info: http://www.mlckaty.com/news/33). I’m not exactly sure what I...Continue Reading
This morning I’m writing from Chick-Fil-A.A man is talking on his cell phone, while also placing his order. Obviously the CFA employee is thrilled with this set-up. Especially since she has to start every question with, “Excuse me? Sir? Bacon or sausage?” and then, “Excuse me? Sir? Did you want fruit?”It’s a chain reaction because...Continue Reading
