Our twins are three today.Three.I have been telling people it feels like either 30 minutes or 30 years that they have been with us. You can read my reflection on the way they rewrote my life's story here. It's a good one.Holding Caroline for the first time. I don't remember it...lots of meds.Anna ... Read More about It Ain’t Easy Being 3, When You’re #5 and #6
What Could Eclipse a Total Solar Eclipse? A Rain!
Yes, friends.Happy TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE DAY!!! Otherwise known as the day where parents everywhere have lectured many a child about damaging his/her retina, only to have to explain to that SIX year old what the heck a retina is. Also known as the day of packing lunches in disposable containers to ... Read More about What Could Eclipse a Total Solar Eclipse? A Rain!
You’re Not a Princess Anymore
There are still a few wedding pictures up in our house amidst all the school and baby and family pictures.One in particular is on my desk in our home office. Our office is in the heart of the home, a marketplace of craft supplies, our family computer, the entrance to our basement, and my desk. By ... Read More about You’re Not a Princess Anymore
Who Paves Your Path
Nope, this is not a reflection on the sad state that is our gravel road.Ahem, I'm looking at you, Knox County.No, today I'm staring at my Facebook Events invitations and not wanting to respond "yes" to one in particular.It's our pastor's last day tomorrow, and there's a "celebration" for him.I'm not ... Read More about Who Paves Your Path
From Outside of the Ring, Looking In
I'm at home this week. Joe and Anna and some of our Illinois Simmental friends are in Ohio for a Regional Classic. This is not as big as a Junior Nationals, but it's still states away and a larger pool of cattle from across the country.Since Anna has been of 4H age, she has shown cattle. She does ... Read More about From Outside of the Ring, Looking In