Tag: faith
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make new friends
Hello friend! It’s the first time in quite a while. Yep, I went to the gym for a kickboxing class, and went to a coffee shop all by myself to write! Woohoo! I can tell it’s time for school to begin when people at home get restless and begin to argue a lot. It’s always exciting…
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not on my own
Summer days! They look like rec center pool in the mornings, naps (I hope) in the afternoon for the youngest while the big girls often have hot chocolate and watch a hallmark mystery movie in the afternoons. Maybe a little sewing for me… We always have a few mundane chores like laundry folding or sweeping.…
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slow to speak
They say “the strongest man you know is a first born daughter.” I laugh! Are any of you a first-born girl? I am raising my hand! I am that girl! As the oldest, I loved babysitting my three younger siblings. The thrill of running the show was real. I always had the answers…so I thought!…
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comparison is a thief
Do you remember 6th grade? Yeah, me too! I had six teeth pulled at the same time, leaving big gaps in my smile, greasy bangs, and felt super awkward! I don’t know anyone who would voluntarily repeat the sixth grade! I have one girl moving on from sixth grade and another one moving into sixth…
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the “get it all done” trap
Laundry folded? Yes. Laundry put away…remind kids to put their piles away. EK needs to sweep so I can ideally mop the floor of the kitchen. I love walking barefoot on a clean kitchen floor. Did I remind them to pick up the toys in the play room? Oh, gotta do the usual weekly grocery…
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helpful habits for new beginnings
Hello there! Got a coffee or tea today? What is going on in your world? I would love to meet you all in person, but this is the next best thing. As adults, we don’t often get a break from real life work, chores, or school, but it’s important to have fun when possible. Here…
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lessons learned that aren’t just for kids
Hello there! It’s summer break around here! I am more excited than my students, the big girls, are! We went to a new place in town to celebrate and of course, it began to rain as we pulled in, and stormed like crazy as we drank our fun drinks. No complaints, though, since I absolutely…
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sharp and alert
Hello there! School is almost out and that means bare feet outside, lunches on the patio, and getting muddy in sprinklers. Slides are so fun! I also love afternoon scooter time! Frisbees are fun for hours as well! At this time of year, we celebrated Izzy Grace’s second birthday! Who loves a tutu and tiara?…
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I am seen
Hello friends! It’s another ordinary day here at our place! It’s “quiet time,” which means finishing up schoolwork for the older ones or napping for the littler ones. “Nap” could mean an actual quiet hour or might mean I’m putting people back in bed a few times. You know, Raegan gave me these “flowers” yesterday and…
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restoration is real
A little spring break happening here! Sometimes ya just need some random items outside to make the best memories. When school begins again after spring break and with McDonald’s so close to home, it’s fun to get a treat there as a morning break! It’s nice to go just the two of us. Sometimes people…