1. You know how you can see your kids every day, and they seem exactly the same, then one day you look at them and they've aged overnight? That's happening to me with Eli. I swear he woke up the other morning and he'd grown a full inch. And then this particular day, he got off … [Read more...] about Insta-March
Books
Broccoli, Chocolate, Tweens and an Evening With John Green
Much is made of the drama and headaches that come with raising tween and teen girls. Much is made because there is much to vent about. We are just in the beginning of it with Elena, and already I can tell we have some stormy days ahead. But there is also much to be excited … [Read more...] about Broccoli, Chocolate, Tweens and an Evening With John Green
A Dad, A Daughter & Harry
This post is part of my 29 Days of Giving Campaign. You can see the rest of the posts in this series here. This date has been circled on the calendar for well over a month. The anticipation has been building for weeks. Each night before bed, and … [Read more...] about A Dad, A Daughter & Harry
I Prefer Chimpanzees Over Horny Toads
Normally I'm a big fan of seeing my kids relate something we've read in a book to everyday life. I wasn't prepared for Eli to pull this gem out of the book What Do You Do With a Tail Like This? The book goes through the varied noses, ears, tails, … [Read more...] about I Prefer Chimpanzees Over Horny Toads
Why We Still Read to Our Reader
We're big fans of books around here. I'm an avid reader, and it's not unusual for me to be in the middle of 2 or 3 books at the same time. Mike was never big reader, but in the last few years he's gradually changed his habits. If it weren't for him, I may have never delved … [Read more...] about Why We Still Read to Our Reader