I tell you what, homeschooling is NOT for the faint of heart. In fact, the first month of December (and even on into January), I was asking myself, “WHO in their RIGHT MIND, would DO this?!?” (I’m obviously not in my right mind, especially attempting it with three younger ones to keep occupied while “school” […]

This child, that brings so much joy and yet, also so much angst (the things she thinks to get into!) is fully in the talking world. And with her little high pitched words, some comments can melt my heart when it has been so frustrated by her actions. Like when she so cheerfully says, “OK, […]

This year we had every excuse in the book not to do it. We had tons of family coming into town for the holidays. We already would have a full house. I’m pregnant (and tired!) with baby #5. We have four little rascals running around. We already have one international student living with us. Money’s […]

My Christmas Riches, Almost Missed… post had to be taken down due to protecting our new friends (they can get in SERIOUS trouble for owning a Bible, etc.) Hopefully, I’ll be able to edit it soon so that their names and faces can be protected….stay updated.