Porter and Liam each had some money, so they got to go spend it last night. Liam picked out a bubble gun and the boys had a fantastic time playing with it this morning! Now, to buckle down and work on cleaning out this house.
Please Pray for My Rock, My Dreamer
My Jared is an amazing man. When we met, we discovered we had many shared interests, particularly in the study of ecumenical religion. Those interests are, of course, what drew us together since we lived across the country from one another when we met. We contemplated and discussed doing many things once we got married: [...]
Crossing the Line
I’m going into new territory today, territory that some say is crossing the line. I am going to start referring to my children by their real names on this blog. Their entire lives, whenever I have written online about my children some place besides the social media outlets where I’m “friends” with people I generally [...]
Terrariums, Birdhouses, and Minimal TV
We’re faithfully following the growth of the terrarium Be-Bop made at church. Be-Bop loves to check on it every day! Be-Bop made this last Sunday. We think it’s grown a lot! Unfortunately, this mom has taken her time in listening to Be-Bop’s continued requests to paint a birdhouse he also made at church. This is [...]
Playing at Home
Be-Bop is home sick today. We’re just home from the doctor and he’s got a not-contagious but miserable-feeling sinus infection. So, we’re entertaining ourselves inside on what’s a beautiful day outside. He wanted to practice spelling this morning and here are the words he picked out and spelled himself, with some very minor help [...]




