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[Continue reading...]I filled my Word Quotient
September 15, 2009 by
The proverbial “they” say that on average women speak roughly 20,000-25,000 words per day while men speak anywhere from 8,000-12,000 per day. Thus the importance for women to have good girl friends. Our husbands – they’re great. But, you know, we ladies need to have time to talk incessantly without the recipient of our conversation glazing […]
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Photographic evidence that gymnastics was a good idea
September 10, 2009 by
Yesterday, I looked out the window and caught Tia like this: So today, I took her here: To do stuff like this: I spent many years coaching gymnastics at the competitive level in a gym that has produced two Olympians. I don’t have high aspirations for my child to become an Olympic gymnast, primarily […]
[Continue reading...]A Party in the Heavenlies
September 9, 2009 by
I don’t usually post twice in one day, and I certainly don’t have time to be doing this right now, but I can’t resist. Sloan accepted Jesus as his Savior today. And my heart is filled with all measure of joy. When Sloan got off the school bus this morning, I could immediately tell we […]
[Continue reading...]For the Love of Money – Part 2
September 9, 2009 by
A couple of weeks ago, I told you about our desire to better teach our children how to handle money. Last night we had the opportunity to reward Sloan for his patience and great attitude in working and saving his money. For two weeks now, Sloan has done little chores around the house to earn […]
[Continue reading...]Three Ring Circus
September 8, 2009 by
I just ran downstairs after hearing my daughter screech, “MOOOOOOOMMMMMYYYYYY!” only to find her dangling from the top of the door jam in the basement. How did she get up there? I couldn’t tell you. But however she managed to get up, she couldn’t figure out how to come back down. And there she dangled, […]
[Continue reading...]Happy Labor Day
September 7, 2009 by
We’ve been in Arkansas all weekend eating our way through my mother-in-law’s kitchen. I’m pretty sure I’ve put on a few pounds in the last 5 days. We are headed home this afternoon and will be back into the grind tomorrow – until Thursday when I go to Texas for a girl’s weekend away! My […]
[Continue reading...]The President’s Address to our Children
September 3, 2009 by
*update –Well that certainly got a little crazy yesterday, didn’t it? I had no idea I was opening such a large can of worms, but I am thankful to all of you who were supportive in your comments and who provided encouragement throughout the day. I’d also like to thank the last commenter, Katie, who […]
[Continue reading...]Wordless Wednesday – The Season is Changing
September 2, 2009 by
The season is changing. It’s crisp and cool outside, beautiful and refreshing. But I’m not going to lie – I’m mourning summer’s end. Today, I’m really wishing I was back here: On the plus side, I bought a rockin’ pair of jeans yesterday for very cheap and I’m enjoying wearing those today. But I’d rather […]
[Continue reading...]Monday’s Funnies…
August 31, 2009 by
Here it is – the video of my sedated daughter. Again, don’t think I’m advocating the sedation of children. But, you know, sometimes it needs to be done and why not have a little fun with it, right? Honestly, I just think it’s the sweetest thing and it makes me smile. There are three different […]
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