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During the holidays, thoughts turn to baking and crafting around these parts. My kids are loving the fact that I’ve declared a break from homeschooling, with more focus on life skills …. like time in the kitchen. Despite the Great Oven Incident of 2012, we’re still cooking up a storm here. We just have to […]
Looking back on my years as a mother, I’ve gotten a lot smarter over the years. My younger children have reaped the benefit of my experience. If I had known even half of what I know now, I would have been a much better mother to Abigail. One of the steepest learning curves as a […]
If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen this picture on Friday. I’m not entirely sure what happened. I was in the bedroom, when I heard a crash. (not uncommon in my house) Adam came running out of the kitchen …. “Momma, I so sorry. I broke the glass.” I walked into the […]
1. In my life this week… I need a breather. Phew. It’s been crazy busy, leading up to Christmas. I’m glad that I’m taking a break next week. 2. Places we’re going and people we’re seeing… It’s busy busy busy around here. Rachel went with Daddy to see A Fairy Tale Christmas last week. This […]
In July, my husband and I left the boys at home and traveled to Chicago with the girls. This trip brought back so many memories for me — the last time I’d walked the Magnificent Mile, I was pregnant with Rachel. She was astounded that she’d been to Chicago before, as a tiny bean in […]