Curt, I have decided that we should take apart the chicken coop and throw it away. (You may be thinking, “I WANT A CHICKEN COOP!” In which case, you are welcome to it. It is a heavy dilapidated structure that the kids and I sank some good ol’ fashioned elbow grease into. It is ugly, […]
Click here for my observation. Below is a worthwhile perspective on our choice for president: “If You’re On the Fence About Your Vote, This Pastor Clarifies How the Very Future of America Is At Stake” by Dr. Jim Garlow/Skyline Church, San Diego I have been asked “the question” so many times regarding Trump or Hillary.
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The other day I was stopped at a traffic light on my way to pick Curt up from swim team. I glanced at the car beside me, like we do. I have caught all kinds of drivers doing all kinds of interesting things. I fear that I have been caught eating, putting on make-up, texting,
Aunt Alice made the best buttermilk pancakes. She lived across from my Grandma and Grandpa Johnson in Delta when I was little. She had a purple beauty mark on her bottom lip. I want to learn more about her. What I know so far: Her birthday: June 19, 1909 Birthplace: Leamington, Millard County, Utah Married:
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REAL STORY In a small town 60 years ago, two boys – we’ll call them Mike and Greg, ran to Gainey’s field to watch the traveling circus set up their giant tent. Every summer the same circus came to town. Every year Mike and Greg would rush to the opening show, no line being too
I have learned the make-up of a cell so many times in my life. – Third grade (Mrs. Peterson was the most beautiful friendly hippy/teacher in the 70s. I loved reading Pete’s Dragon in our classroom loft, singing along with her guitar, and watching reel to reel educational films backward. I’ll have to tell you
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This is great story, I am just getting permission from my friend to re-tell it here. Check back soon.
Eddie Spaghetti – Coming Soon! Read More »
Curt is my youngest. I guess I have more time to write down some of our conversations then I did with the older kids. Here is a blast from the past: February 5, 2015 – With 4 older siblings that seem to always have something important to do, Curt has been wishing he was more
paraphrased by Kristin, ideas taken from PositiveDiscipline.com Eleven Enabling responses: 1. DOING TOO MUCH FOR THEM: Doing things for kids that they could do for themselves, (bailing them out after bawling them out). “I can’t believe you have procrastinated again. What will ever become of you? Okay, I’ll do it this time, but next time
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On Friday a friend of mine asked me for advise on how she could create more structure in her home. She was referring to a schedule that would hopefully help her to not be as impatient with her kids. Patience can be strengthened in lots of ways and is something we parents are constantly working
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