Our kids had their first tubing experience this weekend. Well, John Henry tubed once when he was two and was completely unimpressed. So, that hardly counts. Friends invited the four of us to enjoy their lake house, amenities, and friendship. Our kids had the best time. And, we had the best time watching them. It’s [...]
Entries from August 2009
August 28, 2009
Meet Sarah Markley.
Sarah Markley and I have never in “the real life.” Cindy Beall introduced me to her blog, and then we became friends on Twitter. Her writings always astound me. Her ability to paint a picture with words makes me appreciate her. And, I’ve never even met her. Not in the real life. But she is [...]
August 27, 2009
Writing On A School Morning. What AM I Thinking?
Instead of pre-writing this post like I usually do. I chose to wake up this morning with a clear head to write. My clear head quickly became cloudy as I remembered I had to wake up school children, throw them in showers and baths, feed them, distribute vitamins, brush their teeth, and make Anna’s lunch. [...]
August 26, 2009
FEAR. It’s A Dirty Word.
Kris: “Remind me to talk to your doctor Thursday about the H1N1 vaccine.” Me: “Haven’t we already discussed this with him?” Kris: “Yes, but I need more clarification. There could be over 90,000 U.S. deaths this flu season.” Thankyousokindly for giving me something else to worry about. It’s not like I’m not already consumed with [...]
August 25, 2009
Lead Me To The Rock.
I don’t often stare at a blank, white screen as long as I stared at one for this post. It was an emotional evening with my son yesterday. This pregnancy seems to be drawing from John Henry some emotions and questions about his Daddy Bryan and me. And, one particular issue I wasn’t prepared for. [...]
August 24, 2009
Our Real House.
Anna: “Mom, this isn’t our real house. Our real house is in heaven.” I am still baffled as to why those words were uttered by my four year old. It’s a topic yet to be discussed between the two of us. And, to be honest, I didn’t seize the beautiful opportunity to elaborate on the [...]
August 21, 2009
First Day For A First-Grader And A Princess.
First day of school. My first grader didn’t want me to walk him to his class. But I did. My pre-schooler didn’t want me to walk her to her class. Whatev’. She also requested that I braid half of her hair on one side of her head while the other side of her hair rests [...]
August 20, 2009
What I’m Praying This School Year.
Dear John Henry, You begin first grade today. I can hardly believe it. Really, I can’t. If it weren’t for the fact you’ve lost four teeth, grown another inch, and expanded your vocabulary, I’d swear you are still the little boy in this picture mesmerized by airplanes. Airplanes don’t capture your attention the way they [...]
August 19, 2009
The Loudest Shoes Ever Created. Ever.
For those who don’t follow me on the Twitter, I thought you’d appreciate a picture of Anna’s wardrobe choice yesterday. She thought a swimsuit cover-up accented with fluffy, pink heels would really make a statement while running errands with Mom and brother. I stood my ground. She changed into something a bit more presentable. With [...]
August 18, 2009
Life After The Great Wolf.
You may or may not have noticed that I took the day off yesterday from the blogging world to recover from an exhausting, yet fun packed weekend. On Thursday, we took the kids to the Great Wolf Lodge in Texas. This hotel does not cater to rest and relaxation for adults. Oh no. Between the [...]
