Boys are weird.I was raised with all girls.We had tea parties. We played with dolls. We fixed our hair. We were basically hygienic.Boys are different than girls. Boy moms everywhere tried to explain this to me, but I don't feel I ever really grasped how different they were until I lived with them. These are my... Continue Reading →
I know my children are going to have lots of phrases from me that make them cringe...My parents always said "quit bickering!" I now have a permanent aversion to the word "bicker." My cringe-worthy phrases are (according to a family poll, in no special order):1. Get busy!2. Inappropriate!!3. It is YOUR choice, but you will... Continue Reading →
Mia turned 8 today.Mia came to us at ten months old. She was dirty and smelly. I wasn't sure what to do with her, feed her or give her a bath...so we did both...bottle in the tub.She continued to grow, she did not, and still does not, sleep well. I thought I would never sleep... Continue Reading →
So, let's go over yesterday...I was going to write about it yesterday...but I am still recovering.Morning..not great, but we survived. It was our first full day back doing school after our break, and there was lots of moaning and complaining and whining and whining and whining...but we made it through.Then my husband came in and... Continue Reading →
Nigel and I met on a blind date. I thought he talked to much and I was determined to never go out with him again. Ever. Somehow I got over that, I really am not sure why or how..it must have been the Lord, because I was really opposed.Since being married, I have learned some... Continue Reading →
Bread making time! 🙂 Ingredients:3 cups warm water2 pkg. yeast1/2 cup sugar1 1/2 tsp salt1/2 cup vegetable oil4 eggs8 - 10 cups of flourPut warm water, sugar and salt in a LARGE bowl. Sprinkle yeast on top. Wait until yeast kind of bubbles and looks a little gross (should take about 5 to 10 min). Like... Continue Reading →
This was my dining room table this afternoon....Once a year we have "gingerbread" (aka graham crackers) house making. We had seven of the kids' friends over and a candy, icing, cookie, sugary frenzy quickly followed. It was rather fun, but I really can only handle this much fun once a year.Not only do the kids... Continue Reading →
So, I am attempting a blog. If any of this actually posts I will consider it a miracle directly from the Lord. I pretty much stink at all things "computer." I consider myself blessed if I can get coupons to print when I want them. In creating this blog, I think I accidentally set up... Continue Reading →
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