Ah, August, you old devil! Month of 105 degree days, smoky skies, and ebay deliveries. When the 4th cup of coffee makes its reappearance, and the but whyyyyyy's sound from the bowels of the house when kids are summoned to (gasp! swoon!) do lessons. Ticonderogas, 50¢ spiral notebooks, an eclectic bin of science experiment supplies… Continue reading Super Rad Homeschool Picks 2018/19
Surviving the Siblings
Sibling relationships are complex.
Traveling With Six Bodies
If you were watching from the house, you would hear a muted shriek from inside the car, see us stop, back up to the house, and let one kid out to go to the bathroom.
Running A Simple Errand
My older brother is a farmer by trade, and has called to cajole a favor out of me.
Courting Disaster With Hair
Make an appointment? Nah. It'll be fine.
Our Secret Fix-it Method
We have discovered an amazing secret to fixing just about anything
The Husband Turns 40
I see now that I was given something far more valuable than I realized on my wedding day.
Ukulele Hymn Study
The addition of a ukulele in our home coincided with my decision to start a hymn study with the children. Pure coincidence, really!
The Magic Bullet
There is a super nerdy fad gaining traction out there called The Bullet Journal. And of course, I can only resist a nerdy fad for so long.
Skunk Sightings
THERE'S A SKUNK IN THE PARK, I text the Husband. "Get a picture!" he answers. "Get out there!"
The Type B Mom 