The Last Gift
With mother's burial complete, the last of the inheritance money was distributed. I have thought and prayed and researched for many months about what to do with my portion. I…
Poetry, Literature, and Logical Fallacies
Summer school this year is heavily reading-centric. Reading is so important! I try to walk the fine line between challenging classic literature and stories that are fun enough to keep…
No Ordinary Days
After a full week last week of the four youngest kiddos going to VBS from 8-12 each day, and Natalie as a VBS coach being gone for the entire week…
Back in the Trenches
It was, I guess, around three years ago that I hung up the "teacher" hat I'd worn for around 23 years, and devoted myself to being "just mom" to my…
What Brave Looks Like
This morning was a hustle and bustle getting six kiddos dressed in their uniforms, backpacks set with snacks and supplies, and out the door for the first day of summer…
Off to School!
August also brought the beginning of a new school year for five kiddos, in a new school! We were so excited when we got the email saying that Jordan and…
“I will always, always, fight for you.”
We gathered the kids in the living room after everyone got home from school. I had told them there was something really awesome to celebrate, but I wanted to wait…
Irish Jog-a-thon!
Today was the long awaited and much anticipated Jog-a-thon at Ss. Simon and Jude. The Irish spirit was out in force, with all manner of green frippery and frou-frou on…
Back to School, and all that…
Whew. Third day of the new school year down. By the end of the week I think we'll have at least the morning routine nailed. With driving help from two…
June Bullet Post
Here are a few bits and bobs from the last couple of weeks: Paul's little car got totaled in a hit-and-run. We were able to replace it for a mere…
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