Looking at this beautiful photo reminds me of the enthusiastic efforts that Duncan and I made to make sure that our older kids (Kay, J.D., Clark, and Adam) had adventures, music training, the best education, and lots of hard work to build character. Am I doing all that I can do to be the best […]
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I’ve often wondered if my kids are addicted to video games. Since they only play them on the weekend and we have stayed informed about the games they play, I don’t think so…check out this quiz to see if your kid is a video game addict. Still, if given the choice, they would rather stay
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When I was a little girl in 1976 (eight and nine years old) I was REALLY into Donny and Marie Osmond. We would watch their show and eat waffles on Friday nights in my mom and dad’s bedroom, which is where our little black and white television set was at the time. I also remember
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Having Christmas on Sunday in 2016 may, at first, have seemed inconvenient. I understand. We all want to enjoy our family and open gifts and stay at home on the biggest holiday of the year. Upon thinking about it longer, what is good about having Christmas on Sunday? Well, most of all, we dressed up
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I am like many other cub scout moms. I want the best for my son. I know he has HUGE potential and so do I. However, time and energy is limited, so sometimes we do things the easy way. Take this “homemade instrument” that Curt and I made, for instance. Of course, we did try
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I am full of silliness, really. Is there anyone else out there that, upon hearing the music as we waited for the President Elect to descend the stairs for his acceptance speech, wanted to be on stage with him? I did! I would love to be important and famous. There, I said it. What could
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Two nights ago I was upset with Duncan, my husband. I thought it would be a good idea for me to go in the other room, so I exited our “discussion” abruptly. While in the guest room, I thought, I read and then I got on my knees to pray. I knew then that I
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THE MOST RECENT DAY IS ON TOP, in other words: These events read chronologically backwards. Wednesday – Big League Chew – We are enjoying a great little-league baseball season. Curt is improving each practice and because of a kind experienced coach, is having a great experience. – Curt fell on his bike yesterday, thus currently
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Wake up, they set their own alarms (I like having classical music on in the kitchen.) Hugs Shower, get dressed Breakfast (They eat while I make sack lunches, this is an expression of love for me.) Prayer together (This is hard to remember for us, but we are getting better) Off to school (School) Big
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Our Daily Schedule When Preschoolers were at Home Wake up (I like having classical music on) Hugs and Kisses Get dressed and make bed Breakfast together Clean up together (plate to sink, etc. – Make this age appropriate) Chores (again, this is age appropriate) Take a walk together (exercise and fresh air) Snack Outing or
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