Computers Are Not Like Grandpa

Ramona: “Why is our computer slow?”
Me: “Because technology changes so quickly and we have an old computer that processes information slowly.”
Master C: “Yeah, it’s not like Grandpa who is old, but can be fast.”
If you know anything about my Dad, you know that he has an answer for almost every question you can come up with.  [...]

“My Bike Not Working”

Snow is a new event for this three year old.  He tried to ride his trike out in the snow.  I just watched to see what would happen.  He got a few feet off of the patio and exclaimed, “Mom, my bike not working.”  I just laughed.  He left it there and I decided to [...]

A Norman Rockwell Moment

If Norman Rockwell had visited our home the other day, he would have had the perfect scene to paint.  A scene that would have been frozen in time.  
I was sprawled out on the couch reading when I invited anyone to bring a book and join me.  CP was down for his nap, so M3D and Ramona [...]

Beautiful Music

The boys have been in a handbell group since last August.  The group has eleven members with two subs in case someone is sick.  The idea is to serve the community through the music of handbells.  Their group is called the Trails End Ringers.
They have played at a church, several retirement homes and three elementary [...]

What A Good “Little Mommy”

When I go in to put CP to bed, he does not want to be covered up with any blankets.  After Ramona goes to bed I will always check on the both of them before I head to bed to make sure they are asleep.  When I check on CP I always notice that he is [...]

A Staycation From Reality

I took a long awaited vacation last week to a small quaint town located somewhere in the NW.  I enjoyed every minute of my time away in this small but lively town with all of its quirky residents. 
I met Mark and Pam, some monks, a girl named Brooke who eventually married Joshua.  Then later in [...]

“Mom, Give Me My Cod Liver Oil!…”

…my daughter yelled from the dining room.  It was soooo funny for her to be asking me for Cod Liver Oil-She has noo clue whatsoever.  I had given some to one of my sons and from her reaction, you’d have thought I was handing out candy. 
You just present things to your kids and they don’t realize, [...]

Conversations With God

I was having a conversation with God the other day while I was frustrated.  I was sulking I guess.  Actually there is not an I guess, I was.  As a homeschooling mom I want to be able to give my kids everything that will help their God given gifts flourish.  I’ve been struggling lately about [...]

Taking Initiative

The boys have been scheming the last few nights after they get into bed.  They have been making a list of all of the Christmas gifts they want to buy for people this year.  They have their “do not peek” list with each person’s name on it and the gift they want to buy next to it.  [...]

It Looks Like Spring

Someone gave us a bag of carrots for our rabbits the other day, so I sent the kids out to feed them.  They let Ramona’s rabbit out to enjoy the treat and Master C caught a few really cute pictures of CP feeding it. 
If you hadn’t been told that the picture was taken in late [...]