Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice…

| April 10, 2008

…well, most of the time.  Those of you who have or have had children in the tweens stage, have you noticed that all of a sudden around the age of 11 they get quite witty with their remarks, and are at times right down funny?!  Yes, along with the increased attitude, thank goodness the Lord gives [...]

Chockit!

| March 11, 2008

(conversation with 2-year old who rarely gets chocolate for dessert)   Mom:  Gabby, would you like dessert?   Gabby:  Mama, I chockit peas (translation=Mom, I want chocolate please.)   Mom:  You want chocolate?   Gabby:  I like chockit Mama, have chockit?  (translation:  I like chocolate Mom, can I have some?)   (Mom, opening chocolate piece)   Gabby:  Whatz dat [...]

Photo Fun!

| March 6, 2008

    There for awhile, the toddler in the family was the only one spending lots of time in “time-out”. Lately only the family cat has found herself there.   Yet another Webkinz gets enrolled at the family’s homeschool, by recruiting agent Hannah.    

Chaos and Beautiful Moments

| February 22, 2008

I admit this week has been a little more challenging on the homeschooling front.  We are still doing well, but it’s been more about behavioral management lately than anything!  I’m simply amazed at how negatively big changes can affect a family.  We are still, since coming home, trying to find discipline and rhythm in our days again, [...]

Butterfly Dreams

| February 11, 2008

I just had to share some pictures I snapped this morning of our cat.  Our screen saver is, as you can see, a basket of flowers.  And animated butterflies flutter about around it.  Well "Sugar" couldn’t resist them this morning.  She seemed to be absolutely entranced, didn’t even notice me taking pictures!        

Weekend Projects and a Relaxing Friday Evening

| February 1, 2008

  Tomorrow I will be attempting to finish the all the “to do” projects on my list except for the schoolroom. I will post before and after pictures as I complete them.   In the meantime, this Friday evening Alex is busily making us some yummy chocolate chip cookies for dessert,     …while Gabby, [...]