10 Questions for Your Kids When They Are Bored
With 9 kids, I have heard many versions of “Mom, I’m bored,” and, “I don’t have anything to do.” I usually send them outside with orders to, “Run around and have FUN!”.
Oldies but Goodies
This week I am locked away working on my next book. It turns out that I write better when I don’t have to do 8 loads of laundry a day or grade a dozen math papers.
Somebody Bring Me Some Calgon!
OK, it’s official. I am so done with my husband being gone. I already knew he was the solid one in the relationship, but after a week without him I am more sure than ever that he is the glue and I am all of the broken pieces.
What’s Your Irrational Fear?
James goes out of town each August and it seems like every time something happens. Last year the A/C went out, the year before that we sprung a leak under the sink. This year, however, takes the cake.
Puppies & Parades
All that to say, we got a puppy. It just happened and now we are all in love with him. He is so little and fun and playful and happy and just what we needed.
10 of My Favorite Summer Oils!
This past Tuesday I taught a local class about using essential oils for the summer. Since we aren’t all geographically connected, I wanted to share here too. I’d hate for you all to miss this great information! It must be set free!
I’m a Very, Very Good Driver
I never, ever got smart enough to prepare for this phase of my parenting journey. This is the “always-in-the-car” season of my life, and along with it I am noticing the spread in my backside and my very pale skin.
Which is Worse…Traffic Jams or Easter Egg Hunts?
Am I the only one who is shocked that it is April? And that Easter is behind us? In fact, I’m still warming up to the idea that it’s 2015.
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9 Things You MUST Have at Disney!
Last November our family took a dream trip to Disneyworld. It was just as magical as they say…except for the part where James and I had to keep up with 9 young people with varied levels of energy and interest.
The Most Magical Place on Earth
It was a dream come true kind of trip. We had been planning it for about 6 months and even though we didn’t know it then, the timing was amazing. We all needed a break from the difficulties going on at home.