The pictures have nothing to do with the words today, but this is what my flower gardens look like this week. Thought I’d document them and share, because they’re so very pretty. I know, I’m supposed to write these things down somewhere. But I rarely do. Sometimes I post them on facebook, but then they get lost. So I’m going… Read More »April garden and old quotes
Morning: Silas runs in from outside: “Mom! We need hot water! Can you get me hot water?” Me: Why do you need hot water? Silas: Because we need it, can you get it? Me: I need to know why you need it first. Silas, sadly: Oh, but you probably won’t let us if I tell you. (Parenting rule # 376:… Read More »Things they say
I always want to write down some of the great things the children say. And then I don’t write them down. And then I forget them. So: Silas:: “It’s time o’clock”, when showing me the “time” on the pendant he pretends is a watch. Silas:: “It’s fourteen years ago.” When starting a story, looking at the same pendant. Sophie: “I… Read More »Quotes
Last week when the Littles asked if they could please sew, I wasn’t too hard pressed to come up with something. A couple of colors of felt, a bit of embroidery floss, a cookie cutter set for the pattern, and we were off stitching away for the afternoon. Emma had a bit of trouble remembering to put her… Read More »sewing hearts
I’ve posted a few of Silas’ cute quotes and a couple of stories on facebook, but I want to be able to remember them later, and since I don’t have a journal, this is the best place to share and save them. Silas: (limping in to me) “Mama, I have only one leg.” Me: “Only one leg? What happened to… Read More »Words
Sorry for the extended break. We took a trip to North Carolina for Thanksgiving to spend a holiday with ALL our children for the first time in 4 years. Husband and I, our seven children, our son-in-law, our granddaughter and our brand new, just born on November 18th granddaughter! Meet Norah Jane! Isn’t she just beautiful? The whole family is… Read More »New Grandbaby! and Silas’ Lunch Quote
Poor Sophie really felt like she missed out. Her birthday was a little over a month ago, and we celebrated with gifts and a treat at Sweet Frog with some friends. But she didn’t get a birthday cake, and she’s been asking for one ever since. So when I was looking for something quick to bake for a day of… Read More »Baking Tooth Fairies
This weekend our Middles packed up and headed out for a weekend at camp. While it isn’t the first time they’ve been gone, it is the first time they’ve gone to camp. Exciting, yes. But I admit I was a little apprehensive about how they’d fare their first weekend away to an unfamiliar place. Knowing that they were only about… Read More »Very Bunch of Chilly
Once again, I lack regular posting. Let me tell you, this has been and eventful winter. We’ve had so many viruses visiting us, we’ve reserved them space in the guest room. I wish they’d go away. The most recent attacks have been a coughing fit that lasted about 2 weeks, ending with a sinus infection for me. Then we had… Read More »April – in like a Lion?
Tree Strong and tough Dying, breaking, falling Leaves, branches, trunks and roots Crashing, moving, rotting Weak and ramshakle Dirt. by Zach