Friends, I need your help.No, not help with coercing these little rockers of the beach house roof–although that’s probably not a bad idea. But, truthfully, I’m leaving them there. Their screaming version of JESUS LOVES ME brightens my day.I need help finding some Christian pop music for our kids. The Third Grade at Catie’s school...Continue Reading
This weekend was full of surprises–both wonderful and ugh.And, of all the pictures I took of our adventures at the beach house, this one captures it best. Even though exploring the house was fun, we were all just as shell-shocked as the faces of those three kids. Also tired. Can you see the fatigue in...Continue Reading
This week’s Fraudulently Asked Questions is with Tina. Which, yeah, is kind of weird. Since I’m the (fraudulent) asker and (fraudulent) responder, I might as well, I don’t know, write a blog post.But where’s the fun in that? FAQ #1: So, Tina, you’re buying a beach house today! Are you worried about maintaining a second...Continue Reading
I’m always wearing my rose-colored glasses, which is super wonderful most of the time. But not so super-wonderful when I realize my rosy view of the world has led me down the wrong path.Speaking of paths, I took this picture of the path in our backyard. If you’re like me, you see a graceful crane...Continue Reading
Yesterday I told you how hard it is to watch Elisabeth grow up. Today I’m here to tell you how fun it will be to watch Sam grow up. Why? Because Sam has the Wanderlust. A Kindergarten boy with Wanderlust is not so fun Monday through Friday. But a Kindergarten boy with Wanderlust is very...Continue Reading
I know what you’re saying to yourself: “Wow! That is one cheerful ballerina!” and “Wow! Is that a five-year-old wearing eyeliner?!” Yes. She is cheerful. And, yes, her giddy grin is directly related to our recital ritual of globbing a bunch of black eyeliner on her young eyes. Only in America Only in America, where...Continue Reading
Today’s FAQ is with Nate. He’s keeping it real with news about his sugar addiction… FAQ #1: Nate, you really are such a well-behaved kid. What is your parents’ secret?Nate: Sugar. In one form or another, they give me sugar all day. This works very well because they get to have a really sweet kid,...Continue Reading
I took this picture yesterday at five o’clock, otherwise known as the Exact Middle of Homework Time.Otherwise known as hell.Otherwise known as the reason I should really start drinking again.Can I get an amen?Those of you not amen-ing either 1) don’t have kids with homework or 2) are already too drunk from Homework Time at...Continue Reading
So, I’ve sat here for the better part of an hour writing and erasing a post.Here’s the deal: I AM SO EXCITED that we are getting our beach house next week. But it’s a little awkward to be SO EXCITED and to go on and on about it.Talking about the new house here feels kind-of...Continue Reading
Yesterday my PTL job at the twins’ school was to host a Teacher Appreciation Lunch. Thanks to the help from the tons of volunteers (including M, who taught Third Grade like a pro), we pulled off a tasty celebration that made the teachers feel loved.I had never done anything like this, so the whole day...Continue Reading
