Birdie— known as Seven since before her birth— turns nine today. Nine. I’m not at all sure how nearly a decade has slipped by since I…
Family Photo, August 2019
We were given the gift of a family photo session during my in-law’s 50th anniversary weekend last month. Their photographer—a sweet young mother— not only…
The Lasts Before the Firsts
I lined up my homeschoolers yesterday for our annual Back to School pics. It hit me, as I was arranging kids in their usual location,…
August
I wrote out the August schedule on the dry erase master calendar I keep on the side of our fridge yesterday. Wiping away July was…
Heat, Handicrafts, and Games Galore
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Summer School
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The Hobbit
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The Fruit of Mondays
I shared late last fall about having to come to terms with Mondays. Not for the typical reasons; actually, I usually look forward to the fresh…
Spring Fever
This is the time of year when I beat the consistency drum. Finish strong. Don’t give in to distraction. Keep your eyes on the prize.…
Work While You Work; Play While You Play
One of the first pieces of poetry my children are required to memorize is M.A. Stodart’s “One Thing At A Time”: Work while you work; play…