Monthly Archives: September 2010

Super glue saves the day again.

It was half past lunchtime. We rarely use the real clock here, everything revolves around food for my boys. So, half past lunchtime and all we had left for school was math. I had to gather my wits and collect … Continue reading

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Already 2! Happy Birthday Peewee

Wow how time flies. It seems like last week that I delivered my little girl! It was a gloriously easy labor and delivery at home in the comfort of my own room. A complete answer to my prayers. She took … Continue reading

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Perspective, business, keeping house

I thought this would be a good week for me to practice perspective. I know in my head that I always have 400 times more tasks laid out than anyone can possibly accomplish in a lifetime. I caught myself grumbling at … Continue reading

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Yarn Art Random Stripes

Well, it was going to be for my little girl because I was just certain (and I’ve never been wrong) that this baby I’m carrying is a girl. You guessed it! Boy! Not sure he would appreciate a pink and orange … Continue reading

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Co2 suffocation and baby bumpers- my scary night!

I had a scary night with my little girlie. I woke up to the sound of gasping or more like small grunt sounds coming from her room. We’ve had bouts with asthma (prior to our gluten-free days), croup, RSV and other respiratory childhood illnesses so I worried … Continue reading

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Mom and maternity products I heart

I thought I’d fill you in on a few of my favorite products. These are only the things I can’t live without, will splurge a little on (if I can’t get the need to fall near my birthday) and recommend … Continue reading

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A Vote of Confidence by Robin Lee Hatcher

  Cute and spunky, yet sophisticated. That is how I would describe Robin Lee Hatcher’s characters as well as her writing style.  A Vote of Confidence is the first in The Sisters of Bethlehem Springs series. It is about women … Continue reading

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Baby #5 is wiping me out or is it just that I’m old? Tee hee?

Wow, I am one tired mom! I’ve been lamenting my lack of energy. I am SO stinking tired. The other day even getting out of bed was more than I could muster. What’s up? Is it just a numbers game? … Continue reading

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My 1st Grade Homeschool Fave’s

We love homeschooling! What could be better than a one to one classroom ratio? Captain is entering 3rd grade and already reading at 3rd year 4th semester level. Scarfunkle seems to learn by osmosis. He is entering 1st grade and … Continue reading

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Harvesting Potatoes

Okay, so I can’t say I didn’t get anything from the garden this year… Once the potato plants die back leaving nothing but sticks and stubble its time to start digging! We picked around 10lbs of yummy red potatoes out of our … Continue reading

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Crafting – Whose in?

Do you want to join me in working through this beautiful art book for moms? Now all I’ve got to do is find my book again! Then I’m ready to get started on the art and crafts in The Artistic Mother. … Continue reading

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