My 8-year old son is learning about the human body. After a week of studying the digestive tract, I asked him to recite some of its parts. He said, and I quote, "Mouth....Asparagus...Stomach....Liver...that Little Intestine....the Long Intestine..and...ya know...bum and crotch." That story has absolutely nothing to do with the subject of this post other than... Continue Reading →
Two Thumbs Up To My First-Born Son & Escort Through Motherhood.
Wow do my kids inspire me on a regular basis. The way they navigate life, relationships, their strengths and weaknesses, disappointments, desires...Grown-ups would do well to take our cues from them. This week I had the privilege of watching my oldest son act out of growing courage and confidence in a way that left me... Continue Reading →
This Man
This man. In the 12 years I've had the privilege of knowing him, he has only grown stronger and more admirable. He, this salty Marine headed to war, marched into my tidy life as a missionary and made me his wife less than a year later. That should be a foreshadowing of his determination. He... Continue Reading →
25 Reasons I love Homeschooling. Or Despise it. Depends on the Day.
I homeschool and I love it. I home school and I 90% love it. 75% of the time. I believe homeschooling is the best option for parent and child. I believe homeschooling might be one of many good options for parent and child. I'm not in the homeschool gang, believing that 'you are your child's... Continue Reading →
Maintaining Health Priorities on Vacation. Yup, it’s possible.
As promised, here's some simple ways I'm semi-maintaining my health priorities while on vacation. But first I would like to note that I WILL be eating peppermint stick ice cream and fried clams (possibly at the same time) upon arriving in Plymouth. And a lobstah with buttah. And hopefully a cannoli from the North End.... Continue Reading →
Block Scheduling: a flexible, gracious & productive approach to your day.
Here's a scheduling template I find myself continually revolving around because it is so flexible, gracious, and productive. I hope you like it, too!