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february
I can’t believe we’re nearly in March. Between article deadlines, parenting hurdles, travel, illnesses, and preparing for Lent, we’ve been quite busy. But finally, I’ve had enough time to gather my scattered thoughts and put them in a rambling blog post. Two of my articles have been published in HERLIFE’s February issue, including the cover…
birthday celebrations
Michael had a birthday earlier this month — I can’t believe my little boy is four years old. I love his enthusiasm for life: he wants to figure out how everything works, he thinks number games are the coolest thing ever (basic addition/subtraction using fingers or random objects), and he still spends every possible waking…
bright spots
Well, December knocked us down and ran us over. Illness waxed and waned, cycling through us in pairs, and still lingers in raspy coughs and runny noses. I got a chest infection, and somehow a stress fracture in my foot, which makes walking difficult and is still healing. Jake managed to escape unscathed until the…
thanksgiving 2025
Goodness, we’ve had a busy time these last few weeks. Starting the week before Thanksgiving, every room on our property ended up being full with a total of 13 people from out of town staying with us. The kids were delighted to see so many of their aunts and uncles (both honorary and those by…
deep breaths
It’s the week before Thanksgiving, and it feels like a deep breath before plunging into a river. Next week brings guests galore, loved ones we haven’t seen in weeks or months, and honestly I’m so excited. Thanksgiving is usually a big affair at our house, and this year is no exception. But right now we’re…
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