Good morning on the day after the election. I’m so tired from staying up late watching the election results. By late I mean 10:30. I am who I am.So, in the spirit of being exhausted…and overloaded on knowledge, I’ve only got a list. Any more talk of data points and research and magic walls and...Continue Reading
We have a mystery around here causing our family lots of headaches.Elisabeth’s white shirt (pictured above at pick-up last week) is at the center of this WhoDoneIt.She once had seven of these shirts. Suddenly, they’ve all disappeared.Let me back up a bit. My relationship with these white shirts has been long and bitter.Three years ago,...Continue Reading
So, what do you think about the Man Cave phenomenon?Because all of the sudden, it’s everywhere. Last week I was in Hobby Lobby, and they had this whole Man Cave section. There were dark brown plaques proclaiming MAN CAVE! and Rules for Man Cave and even some kind of fake deer antlers. Which, actually, doesn’t...Continue Reading
It’s Nate here to tell y’all some exciting news. Did you know there’s a new way to get lollipops? You don’t even have to say “please” or anything. Just “trick or treat.” And guess what? Strangers give you candy! I kind of thought candy from strangers was against our family’s rules, but not on Halloween!...Continue Reading
Such a fun night!Filled with so many silly frights.No pictures to post yet…but I got them…no sweat.Iron Man, Princess, Pop Star, and her AgentDid I mention last night made me feel ancient?Wonderful friends, lots of laughs, and delicious foodOur mob of trick or treaters loved getting booed.Here’s the question: for a family who spent Halloween...Continue Reading
Happy Reformation Day!Here’s (almost) verbatim the kids’ nightly prayers about Halloween…. Catie… Lord, help us stay safe tonight. Protect us from snakes and anyone falling down. Help me find a costume. And, Lord, keep our hearts focused on the true reason for Halloween…what is that again?Elisabeth… MARTIN LUTHER! He’s the true reason for Halloween. Thanks,...Continue Reading
4. Catie decided yesterday she wants to be Wonder Woman for Halloween. We have discussed, shopped for, and planned Halloween costumes since, like, mid-July. Elisabeth chose to be Tangled months ago. Same for Sam and IronMan. Catie wasn’t sure if she even would dress up or if she would wear something from a past year....Continue Reading
I don’t write about politics on this blog for two reasons…First, because I enjoy political discussions. Or, in other words, I’m sure your opinion is enlightening, and it’s terribly one-sided for me to preach mine here, a place where you can’t really offer yours.Second, politics are so discouraging. Both parties can be so mean, dishonest,...Continue Reading
Our kids have a collective dream. A vision. A goal.All four of them love the retro TV show, America’s Funniest Home Videos.They laugh until they cry at the grandmas falling down and wedding cakes tumbling over. They can’t get enough.The Hergenrader Child fantasy is for our family to one day be on that show. (Is...Continue Reading
