M took this picture of yesterday’s chapel stars while they waited in the hallway for their big debut. Catie did an excellent job of hiding the Big! Surprise! Guest! Star! while I chatted with the kids. They were totally shocked when a real live dog trotted onto the stage.Behind the scene there was some poop…and...Continue Reading
I am so self-critical that I hate to listen to my own voice on an answering machine (is saying answering machine dating me? It’s voicemail now, isn’t it?).Sometimes when I speak to groups, someone will videotape the presentation and give it to me. I want to destroy those, but I live with the fear that...Continue Reading
Dear God…Thanks for a wonderful summer. Thanks for fun and safe trips. Thanks for restful days and crazy adventures. Thanks that we had the luxury of days like today, hours of wild fun at GattiTown. Thanks for healthy and happy kids, who are (mostly) excited for this school year.Be with Nate this year, Lord. Keep...Continue Reading
The big news around here is that Catie can no longer ride the bus. I mean she could if there was a bus coming anywhere near our house. But, thanks to budget cuts, there will be no Yellow Chariot of Happiness rounding the corner to our cul-de-sac to safely pick-up and drop-off our child. Actually,...Continue Reading
Dear Elisabeth…Raise your hand if you’re in Kindergarten!That’s something that you would say. You love to play school, and you love to ask our family to “raise your hand if….”You also love to know what’s expected of you and to know what you need to do to be like a grown-up.You’re already so grown up...Continue Reading
Dear Sam…Wow! Your first day of Kindergarden. You are so ready for this year, Sam. You have learned to write your name. And you have really learned who you are. Throughout this summer, you’ve gotten so much confidence. You’ve been so excited about new adventures, everything from learning new games on Daddy’s iPad to tying...Continue Reading
Tomorrow these two start Kindergarten.They’re ready. They’re excited. The year will be so wonderful.Even though my mind knows all this, my heart doesn’t want to.It hurts this morning, thinking about the busy schedule of the school year. It seems like I haven’t had enough time with them, even though there has been.Lord, help me these...Continue Reading
T-minus two days until the twins first day of school. In an attempt to feel a semblance of control over our lives, we had an ambitious weekend. Lots of baking and freezing those baked goods…because come October, nothing will help us feel calm like banana chocolate muffins.We also went to the beach! This blonde kid...Continue Reading
A Random List of Things…. 1. We have new neighbors! I took this picture when the kids brought a care package of leftover birthday candy to their house. Because they have kids! Maybe the homebuyers read this post? The other news is that another house in our neighborhood is for sale. 2. The kids are...Continue Reading
Nate has really embraced being two. He has embraced the bike. He has embraced being big. Last night we went on a family walk, and he walked. The whole way! No stroller. No bike trailer. No Goggy’s arms. He was determined to walk, and he did it.Unfortunately, our little strong-willed boy has another determination.Trains.You know,...Continue Reading
