Yesterday was the first day of school. You know that weird time-lapse trick that happens on really big days? The trick that makes normal 24-hour days feel like…
Continue ReadingYesterday I was all cheeky about how we are so over this summer, about how we are so ready for school. After I wrote that entry, we went…
Continue ReadingHave you ever had to say goodbye to someone who is, truly, not good at goodbyes? You hug your friend, tell them you’ll see them soon. You are…
Continue ReadingManny, our trusted Greyhound, is answering the Fraudulently Asked Questions today. We’re talking about the past eight months and how life with the Hergenraders is different than, say,…
Continue ReadingYou probably can’t read the girls’ tattoos, but they are “LEAH WHITE” tattoos. And the new lady hanging out with our family (not Bella, our adorable Goddaughter, but…
Continue ReadingWait until he’s three. That’s it. I’m kidding. I’m kind of kidding. But after potty-training four kids, I can tell you the amount of work you’ll do is…
Continue ReadingToday’s Fraudulently Asked Questions is with Sam and Elisabeth. Because it’s twice as hot as it should be, we have both of them here discussing the weather. FAQ…
Continue ReadingI always record our really bad weeks here, but today, I’m excited to tell you about our family’s good week. For a bunch of reasons (M volunteering to…
Continue ReadingWinning was relative for this brother and these sisters this past weekend at their first triathlon. As the only family relay team, relative was the key word for…
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