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The Floor and My Brain

During these days after J’s birth, my friend L and I have been concentrating on organizing and purging the house. When we moved here almost two years ago, I purged a lot of things rather than move them, and have … Continue reading

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Through F’s Eyes

F’s preschool class filled out a little worksheet about their mothers for Mother’s Day. Here are his answers:

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Baby J

Is finally here! He was born Monday, May 7, 2012. 8 lbs. 6 ozs. 20 inches long. Very much adored especially by both of his older brothers. Here are a few pictures:

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Here We Go

After picking F up from his preschool program yesterday I realized that I should restock on milk so we wouldn’t have to get milk again until Wednesday or Thursday next week. We had nearly a full gallon in the fridge, … Continue reading

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Grace, Just Grace

Conversations this week: people saying “I’m just so tired of the children doing this and my bad reactions.” “I know we’re supposed to be doing this and I can even see God working out the details and all I can … Continue reading

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A Crack on the Head

Yesterday was supposed to be my day to catch up on all the things that hadn’t been done this week due to various unforeseen events, doctor’s appointments and errand running mornings! We were running nicely on schedule for the first … Continue reading

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Joy Dare: February 2 & 3

For February 2: Three things overheard – all gifts Su on the couch with Go Dogs Go reading it to W and making him repeat the words after her. “I’m teaching him to read.” she said. F in his room … Continue reading

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Joy Dare: February 1

I’m trying to participate in Ann Voskamp’s February Joy Dare listing three things that brought joy each day. Yesterday’s challenge was to notice these things at 11:30 am, 2:30 pm and 6:30 pm: 11:30 am: Finishing the errand running for … Continue reading

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W: Two Years Old

His birthday was three days before Christmas and I’ve had the pictures for this post loaded since then but haven’t written it! Today though we go back to our regular schedule, S returns to work, F returns to school and … Continue reading

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So What Am I Thankful For?

The past few days I’ve really been struggling with attitude. Not the children’s but mine. Although I know that I should be thankful and that I have many things to praise God for I haven’t been able to force those … Continue reading

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