By , on January 25th, 2011

Peace and Quiet

I am so thankful to have life back to normal this week. The kids had a partial week of school last week, in order to study for their end of semester exams. Friday, our school held it’s annual Soup Supper, so my elementary kids also had a few schedule changes, including no school at all on Friday.

I have a nice bulletin board hanging in the mudroom where I …Read More

By , on January 20th, 2011

Conversation Hearts

Each season brings with it our favorite candies. As Easter approaches, so do jelly beans. When September rolls around the corner, out comes candy corn. Candy canes and Christmas go hand and hand. Once the jingle bells have been tucked away, it’s time for Valentine candy.

There’s heart-shaped boxes of chocolate, cinnamon red-hots, heart-shaped gumdrops, pink and red M&M’s,and every one’s favorite: conversation hearts. Introduced in the 1860’s, …Read More

By , on January 17th, 2011

Sunday Supper

I really do prefer going through life, following day to day routines, keeping schedules, and establishing rituals. When I first married, I was able to clean the house every Saturday. Fridays were grocery shopping days. I planned out meals ahead of time and wrote them down neatly on paper. Life was precise and orderly. And then I had eight kids.

We clean whenever I can gather enough kids …Read More