Our desktop computer is officially on the fritz – forcing me to use husband’s cute little laptop. Cute and cramped. And all my pictures are on the desktop (don’t worry, we have carbonite back up for them). Nevertheless, I am determined I won’t let this stop me from blogging.I’m grateful to at least have a…
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Grace for Simple Days
Yes, I have a recliner in my kitchen. I highly recommend this – even if you don’t think you have the room. LOL Our days are simple this month. Simply wonderful. Simply sleepy. Simply the basics. Yesterday I wrote in my journal: “Got my kitchen clean.Did Laundry.Made dinner.Kept 3 kids alive, learning, and loved.This is…
Continue ReadingConvention Notes…Andrew Peterson on Creativity
My favorite part of this year’s NYS Homeschool Convention was listing to Andrew Peterson’s two talks on “The Place of Imagination in God’s Kingdom”. I was so inspired by his perspective and points, I promised to share some of my notes with you. From my Journal, June 4th, 2010 Creation is an act of communion…
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Trina vs. The Bat
From my journal, last night, 9:00 pm – Well, of course a bat would come on the one night Jeremy was gone!!! And I couldn’t freak out ’cause I didn’t want Jesse to get scared. And he didn’t – he just lay in his bed casually watching is mother flail a towel around the hallway,…
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journaled this morning at 6:56am “The sun has been waking both Claire and I at 6:30 these days. I put blankets over her windows last night and it was much quieter in there this morning. But I was still awake, so I decide to read my Bible for the first time in what feels like…
Continue ReadingNotes from the North, part third
Journaled at 2:34pm, Friday afternoon For the first time our White Face trip has felt like a Vacation instead of an Expedition to the North Pole. It still feels like the North Pole, but it is so much more relaxing. When Christine asked me what made the difference, I nailed it down to 3 things…….
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Journaled at 11:15am, Friday morningAfter only 6 hours of sleep I slipped quietly out of our room in search of something to make me feel human. A long, hot shower and the luxury of making breakfast for myself without multi-tasking made up for not being able to sleep in past 7:30. I was just enjoying…
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Time to journal and a friend’s computer have given me the option of posting some random updates from our trip to Lake Placid for the Empire State Games for the physically challenged. I hope you enjoy! Journaled at 12:51 am, Friday morning.We made it – and, despite the overpowering aroma of Eucalyptus pervading every room…
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Making FaceBook Work For You
I’ve never played video games, or smoked a cigarette, but this year I’ve let something into my life that has truly threatened to addict me… FaceBook If you’re not on FaceBook, I commend you. You know who you are without having to have an online identity. You know who your friends are without having to…
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In which we reccomend 3 books and speak of listening
The Lord has been faithful to me. Even when I am not faithful to Him – when I neglect our relationship, forget Who He is, and how much He loves me – and begin living my life based on lies of the Enemy – yes, even then, He is faithful. He doesn’t give up. If…
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Travel Diaries: Comfort Zones
It’s nice to have the comforts of home, even while on vacation. Claire is certainly glad we brought her Bumbo – we use it during each meal time and it really saves space and is more convenient than a highchair. We also brought her play quilt which we spread in the livingroom each day for…
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Claire and Colorado
I have been reading a Louis L’Amour and it has me longing for Colorado. Horn Peak on our last visit to Colorado, Summer ’07 “Ruth said I was a man who loved to look upon distance, and it was true. There is no majesty like the grand sweep of miles upon miles of mountains and…
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“Contentment doesn’t come from having money to spend, or no money to spend. It comes from believing that whatever circumstance we find ourselves in, it is from the Lord to root out of us what is not like Him, and replace it with His character, with Himself. Happiness or becoming content isn’t getting what you…
Continue Reading2009 Goals
At last, I found my journal and can complete this post! Homemaking Goals– Read “What is a Family” by Edith Scheaffer– Learn to make sourdough bread– Make and hang curtains in Kitchen– Frame and hang family photos on living room walls– Recover couch Mothering Goals– Potty train Jesse– Read nightly Bible story to the children–…
Continue ReadingN.Y.R.’s
Well, the month’s nearly over, and I am finally getting my New Year’s Resolutions down on paper. For my theory on N.Y.R.’s, see this post. First, I think a quick review of my goals for last year would be in order… In the kitchen1. learn to make kefir – not there yet! shortly after the…
Continue ReadingCrying over spilled milk…
My life in the aftermath of the holidays is a two-fold Quest –1. to catch up on sleep2. get to the bottom of the laundry pile Claire is the spittiest baby I’ve ever met – she makes an entire load of laundry every 24 hours. She spits up constantly – on me, on the floor,…
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