Monthly Archives: November 2009
Oh These Blessings.
Dear Mom, I am glad that your haveing a baby. I love you with all my hart. Your the best mom ever. You are my favrit mom. Love John Henry Sorry, but the “best mom ever” title is taken. John … Continue reading
Filed under gratitude, Kid Stuff, Motherhood, Relationships
Spelling With Anna.
Anna: Mom, how do you spell “chudder”? Me: Spell what? Anna: Chudder! Me: Chudder is not a word. Anna: Yes, Mom. Chudder! Me: What are you trying to write, Anna? Anna: Anna and John Henry love each chudder. Me: Okay. … Continue reading
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The Tapestry Project
I gotta tell you. It just feels good to do something that’s not all about me or my family. Something that even gets me out of my comfort zone. This was just my experience last week at The Tapestry Project. … Continue reading
Filed under giving, making an impact
And, I’m Allergic to Mopping Floors.
I know sometimes you all my mom wonders, “What happened to Dusty’s blog yesterday?” I have no really valid excuse. I could say I was busy. Or tired. But, then there are those bloggers who have their posts prepared more … Continue reading
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Lock Up Your Sparkly Shoes.
The names have been changed to protect the innocent. Except Anna’s. For, she is not innocent. So, Anna brings home a headband from school that is clearly not hers. Me: “Anna, where did you get this?” Anna: “I found it … Continue reading
Commitments.
After not getting his badge at a Camporee (that I didn’t sign us up to attend because of previous obligations), John Henry said, “I quit Cub Scouts.” A lengthy conversation followed about commitment. I explained to him the importance of … Continue reading
Marriage And Growing A Person.
This weekend, I used Kris’ Marriott points that he accumulates when he flies to luxurious vacation spots by working so hard for the family. After I arranged for the kids to spend the weekend with Falon and Janet (our friends … Continue reading
My Beautiful Core-Ray-Shuns.
It’s funny how we notice the mispronunciations of words our children make, but hardly notice when they start pronouncing them correctly. Kind of like when Anna used to call a chip a “bip.” When did that stop? I miss that. … Continue reading
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I Was On Fire!
Growing a person has been going well with the exception of the recent onset of this burning sensation in my chest better known as heartburn. For the love. Initially, I refused to believe that my food choices could possibly contribute … Continue reading
Do You Trust Your Heart?
Anna has been talking a lot about God lately. And, asking a whole mess of questions. Kris somehow diverted her attention the other day by teaching her the names of the bones in our legs and arms. “Okay. I don’t … Continue reading
