I have so many little matters to tell you of, that I cannot wait any longer before I begin to put them down.
Posted in California, Homemaking on Nov 11th, 2013
Last night Derek and I had a hot date in the family room, watching Veronica Mars while we seeded pomegranates for an hour. Approximately 30 whole pomegranates=about 15.5 cups of arils=about 40-50 ounces of juice, which I tried to cook down to pomegranate molasses. I think we’re set for the year.
Posted in Homemaking on Sep 27th, 2013
It’s a really bad week to have fallen on my face and gotten whiplash. This is after two sessions of kid clean-up!
Posted in Elizabeth, Homemaking, Homeschooling, Susanna on Aug 8th, 2013
I’m trying to get pictures up every day this week for Derek to see what we’re doing while he’s gone. Whew! There’s a reason I don’t blog every day anymore! Part of the girls’ “school” has been learning to sew. Susie is still working on cardboard lacing cards, but Elizabeth actually has a felt and […]
Posted in Elizabeth, Homemaking on Jul 24th, 2013
(pictures courtesy of Tommy)
Posted in Elizabeth, Homemaking on Jan 22nd, 2013
Posted in Children's Books, Homemaking, Proverbs 31 on Nov 13th, 2012
My favorite thing to do with the big kids this fall has been snuggling up together to read the Little House books. I have such vivid memories of doing the same thing with my mom, a quarter century ago! We’re almost through Little House on the Prairie, and though I’ve read it over 20 times, […]
Posted in Elizabeth, Homemaking on Oct 15th, 2012
After reading some Little House in the Big Woods this morning, Elizabeth has totally been inspired to help Mommy around the house. We made everyone’s beds, put all the books away on the right shelves, and folded diapers and wipes together!
Posted in Homemaking, Susanna on Oct 2nd, 2012
This morning when Elizabeth bounced into my room, I realized regretfully that my insomnia had lasted all night. My throat has that great, deep sound that happens when you’ve been breathing through your mouth for hours; I guess I didn’t fight off that threatening cold, after all. Susie had two incredibly dirty diapers in quick […]
Posted in Homemaking, Homeschooling on Sep 24th, 2012
So kindergarten has been going a little differently than planned, due to morningsickness. I’ve been so sick this time around that I’m actually on anti-nausea meds. Thank the Lord for modern medicine! I’ve tried every “natural” remedy out there the past four pregnancies, and zofran works so much better (which is to say, it works […]
Posted in Homemaking on Sep 10th, 2012
So today we had a little boy Tommy’s age over to play. Our lunchtime conversation totally cracked me up, but I can’t put it on facebook because his mom is my facebook friend and would probably be mortified! Him (sitting down for lunch): Don’t you ever sweep this place? Me (handing out sandwiches): Yep, […]