December 2007

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And they're off. . .

Today was a crazy rush of trying to get everything ready for our trip which begins tomorrow.  First to Pennsylvania, then to Michigan, then to Indiana, and finally back home just in time for the girls to start school.  Not much of a break, if you ask me.  Although we dread the driving, we are [...]

A Welcome Day of Rest

Even though we say Sunday is our day “off” (I work Mon, Tues, Conrad works Wed-Sat), it often ends up being our busiest day.  Church in the morning (Conrad leaves the house at 7:00), lunch, maybe a little R&R, then we lead a Bible Study in the evening.
Today we canceled church.  We have several inches [...]

Tales from Kindergarten

Bryn came home from school yesterday and said, “Mommy, do you know what the ‘f-word’ is?”
A little boy who thinks he’s in love with Lydia (causing us great distress) beat up another little boy on the playground because that little boy was playfully chasing Lydia.  He then walked into the classroom and announced, “Hey!  Anyone [...]

From the Mouth of Babes

One day after I took Ellie to the doctor for her check-up, and informed the doctor that she does not say one single word, she looked at me and said, “Uh-Oh” and it was adorable.
Bryn asked Conrad on Friday night, “Daddy, does the devil put you in jail?”  Any thoughts on how to handle that [...]

Snow Day

We had several inches of snow overnight so school was canceled today.  I’m enjoying having all 3 girls here.  I think Ellie is more content when her big sisters are around to entertain her.  This is my normal day to volunteer at the school so if feels like a day off for me too.  I’m [...]