Casey and Kenny and I just got back from a “Founders Weekend” for a group we have been involved with since we were dating called The Clapham Institute. My parents were both there as well, so my mom graciously took Kenny for several of the conversation sessions so that I could participate. All […]
I was the “guest” speaker at my own MOPS group today. I actually did a cooking demonstration along with a talk on meal planning, cooking with kids and making the most out of our opportunity as moms to nourish our families. It was a load of fun, but I am exhausted! Between the hours […]
I went in to check on Kenny during his naptime, and this is what I found: Apparently, during his usual pre-sleeping romping in bed, he worked his way into the pillowcase, and fell asleep there. I couldn’t resist a picture… even though the flash woke him up a little… But he fell […]
I am a self-admitted neat-freak when it comes to the “public” areas of my house. (Read: I am slightly less freakish about the closets and the garage. They are horror-shows.) I vacuum the downstairs at least three times a week… partly because of the way the sun comes in the windows on the […]
First I want to thank all of you who took the time to write such thoughtful comments and emails over the last two days. I have learned a lot! I do want to answer Crisanne and others who felt I was being too judgemental in expressing my opinion. When I started writing […]
Well, I knew that I was pretty much walking in front of a train when I wrote that last post… (I had just finished watching the O’Reilly Factor and was feeling daring…) I have to say, though, that I truly do value all the comments and emails I’ve received so far. I especially appreciate […]
Kenny is two. I know lots of kids his age who are in “school.” I just have to get this out, but: It is not SCHOOL! It’s DAY CARE! At least, that is my rather dramatic opinion. I am eager to hear from those readers out there who disagree. I’m not […]
It has recently become apparent that Kenny has already learned all of Casey’s sales skills at the ripe old age of two. At bedtime we read several stories, always warning him when the last one comes, and as soon as it ends, he looks up solemnly and intones, “Just wuuuuuuun more. Laaaaaaastone.” When he […]
Kenny and I met Casey for lunch today at a small bakery. Since I have started seriously potty training Kenny, he has never yet actually asked to go in a public place, so when he announced that he had to go as we finished our sandwiches, I happily complied. Kenny has not yet […]
Today at our MOPS meeting, we had a young woman come speak. She is the mother of two children, a seven year-old girl and a four year-old boy, and along with her husband, they live in a remote village in western Uganda. They felt called to join the staff of a missions school, […]