Here I sit in a cold part of my house where it is relatively quiet. My favorite blue fuzzy blanket around me. And next to me are boxes of books I need to sift through, the living room floor is still in its “post-weekend-crunchy-crumb” state, and piles of wash need folded. But this blanket is cozy and my heart…
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Our Canada Day Trip
Filed Under: Children, Inspirational, Marriage
Our little family took a short road trip to Canada the other week. This guy here was part of our welcoming party as we crossed the pass! The fall colors are so pretty and refreshing. We are sure enjoying the days of sunshine when we get between the rain and snow right now! We drove up through…
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The Music Room
Wednesdays are music days around here. Dallas and I pack up a few toys for him, snacks, and water, and then we head over to school for music class. I taught music to grades 2-8 last year, and this year we are at it again. Only it’s even better – at least from the teacher’s end. Simply because this…
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Derek’s Thoughts on Chess: A Game of Frustration and Elation
Filed Under: Children
Our oldest son, Derek, is a senior in high school. Sometimes they are asked to do creative writing and once in a while we get a sneak peek at these masterpieces! When he read this one to me, I asked if he would let me put it on the blog . . . especially since I can’t seem to…
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Our Chess Games
Filed Under: Children, Motherhood
He teaches me chess. And since I never learned chess, I am an easy and gullible victim. We seem to make up our rules as we go. If one of my big boys played me, they would think all I did was cheat. It’s hard to know what the rules are when my 5-year-old hasn’t much of…
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