built by a four year old lost by a seven year old unwound by a one year old
Yay- The River is on a roll this hour, playing some real showstopping songs. I’m glad I tuned in when I did, because the song that was on was one I was trying to remember. Back when I wrote about our fourthborn as a newborn, and the experiences I had then, I talked about how [...]
*updated 1/30: The Soup Swap was a huge success! We had a nice variety of soups to swap, and enjoyed a wonderful evening of food (thank you, Charley!!!) and fellowship. I so appreciated the hard work of all of those who participated. We will definitely do this again next year! Head over to the page [...]
Continue reading about Today’s The Day! Updated With Pictures
I’m having such fun with the beam that goes between the two front rooms in Carol’s house. The snowmen looked so good up there, I left them until last evening, when I switched to these indigenous peoples. I hope to change the display every few months; what kinds of things could I put up there? [...]
Our four-year-old comes into the church nursery this morning, and notices a young girl a bit older than him there. He proceeds to say more audibly than necessary while swinging his arms nonchalantly, “Just came back from the big potty.” Like it mattered somehow to this girl that he didn’t use the nursery potty. I’ve [...]
I was looking in the mirror the other day, and noticed how pronounced the wrinkles on my forehead are getting. I almost posted a picture here, but decided to link you to a likeness instead. Beware, this picture is graphic, and not recommended for children. If you still want to see it, go here. Seriously [...]
After tens of millions of [abortion] ‘procedures,’ has America lost anything? Another Edison, perhaps? A Gershwin? A Babe Ruth? A Duke Ellington? … As it is, we will never know what abortion has cost us all. ~Joseph Sobran
Take a look at this hilarious video. The subtitles are small, so grab yer glasses. Thanks to Scribbit and Chili for mentioning it first.
Actually, it wasn’t a bit funny, but I liked the allusion to a funny movie, so let’s go with it. I left in what I thought was plenty of time to get the children pizza (cashing in Book-It rewards) and to Westerville Public Library. When I get to Pizza Hut, the man takes my order, [...]
Continue reading about A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Bee
On the twelfth day of Soupswapmas my good friend did tell me What soup she was bringing to our fete. So, um, there are at least a couple of you that I have not heard back from, that I thought you were coming to the soup swap, yet you have not gotten back to me [...]