Height
I’ve noticed that several people’s children end up taller than their parents. People say that is common. It seems to me, however, that it must go in cycles, because otherwise we’d all be ten feet tall (or more)… don’t you think?
Merry Christmas to all!
May God bless you as you celebrate the birth of His Son, Whom He sent to live as a man and die a sinless sacrifice for our sins – and Who then rose again and sits by the right hand of the Father! Bless the Lord!
Voting for who?
You know, it doesn’t make a lot of sense to me. I hear people say, “I really like This Candidate… his platform is great, his stand on these issues match mine… he’s an ideal candidate! BUT… This Candidate doesn’t have a chance of winning, so I’m voting for Popular Candidate instead.” If EVERYONE I’ve heard say that would vote for […]
“12 Blogs of Christmas” Entry
How many children do you have / homeschool? I have five children. The youngest is only 2, so while he is, technically, always learning (just like most homeschoolers!), he isn’t considered one of the school-age children yet. How long have you been homeschooling? I have been homeschooling my children all their lives. My oldest is 14.5. Have they always been […]
Wow! What a contest from Parents© Magazine!
Parents Magazine is having a giveaway! Check it out!
School projects, etc
When I was in school, we did all sorts of reports and stuff. My kids haven’t done a lot of that sort of thing, and don’t care to. My husband said he didn’t when he was in school. I wonder what is the more common experience?
Welcome to December.
Well, I haven’t started out this month on a very good note. Between bank account issues and child-training issues and DOG-training issues and personal stuff, I’ve been a depressed and unpleasant person with which to live. Had one of those weekends where I’d’ve liked nothing better than to abdicate. But, since that wouldn’t solve anything, I’ve stuck it out. Such […]
Current favorite Christmas song:
“Penguin, James Penguin” by Brad Paisley. If you haven’t heard it, and if you don’t mind ‘silly’ songs – this is so cute! “Penguin, James Penguin, that dapper little guy…”
What year is it?
It’s weird. Most years, people write the previous year on paperwork for weeks, if not months. But I’ve seen more than just me trying to put “2008” on stuff for several weeks now! I wonder why we’re so eager to get to 2008?
What holiday food are you?
You Are a Gingerbread House A little spicy and a little sweet, anyone would like to be lost in the woods with you. What Holiday Food Are You?
We’re offering a reward.
To our children. For excellence. I only hope they earn it!
Getting ready for Thanksgiving.
Beside the food, which will be ready tomorrow, and the housecleaning, which is in progress… we were challenged by our pastor to make a list of things for which we are thankful. It would take WAY too long to do a totally comprehensive list, but I will name a sampling: My family – past, present, and future (parents, spouse, children) […]
Dream this morning
We were taking a trip – a tour – on a train. We pulled into a beach town, where the train stopped briefly. We asked the driver if we could get off here and explore a bit, and catch the train again when it came back through (and how long would that be?) and the driver shrugged and said, Sure, […]
A new addition!
Didn’t matter to me, but Rae is delighted, and John Luke is spellbound…
Offended by “Christmas”?
Me, either. This guy makes some GREAT points… about Christmas and holidays!
6 month checkup
Today is the children’s 6-month dental cleaning/checkup. I hope it all goes well so we won’t have a bunch more appointments! JL is also having his first dental appointment; I hope it goes well, too, even though I know he will need work.
Dreaming
I like dreams (most of the time). One can do things in dreams that are impossible in real life. One can experience things in dreams that are unlikely or impossible in real life. Yeah, they’re unrealistic. Yes, they don’t always make sense. Nevertheless… I like ’em.
I had a special blessing tonight.
We went to our friends’ house in Cleveland, TN this evening. She had a baby 12 weeks ago – he was 5#8 at birth, so about the size of one of my newborns *now*… and I got to hold him, and feed him (she bottle feeds), and cuddle him and rock him…