November 2, 2010April 10, 2023I want to remember, One Thousand Gifts The rain makes memories-One Thousand Gifts-Week 53 Last week I took my kids hiking, we walked a mile and a 1/4 straight up, and then back down again. It’s […] Read more
October 24, 2010April 10, 2023family, I want to remember, life with short people, One Thousand Gifts, the parenting files 9 years old You drew Obi Wan and General whatshisface fighting on your cake yourself. Dear Boy, May I just begin by saying I really […] Read more
September 10, 2010April 10, 2023daily moments, family, I want to remember, One Thousand Gifts, small joys friday Baby Shower It’s been hard to find time to write lately. I’m trying to organize our new school schedule, Aaron leaves again for Thailand […] Read more
August 21, 2010April 10, 2023birth, I want to remember, story of my life The Birth of Jellybean-Part III Part I Part II Beema’s house. The kids go straight to their beds there. I go straight to the couch while Milly […] Read more
August 20, 2010April 10, 2023birth, I want to remember, story of my life The Birth of Jellybean-Part II Part I is here. After dinner I have the kids each pack a bag for a stay at Beema’s house. Just in […] Read more
August 19, 2010April 10, 2023birth, I want to remember, story of my life The Birth of Jellybean-Part I It starts Sunday night. At least, I’m hoping it’s a start. They could be real contractions, but it’s so mild I can’t […] Read more
August 16, 2010April 10, 2023I want to remember, One Thousand Gifts One Thousand Gifts-Week Whatever, New Baby Catching my own baby as he was born with the loving support of family and friends nearby. Michelle, our midwife and friend, […] Read more
August 2, 2010April 10, 2023I want to remember, One Thousand Gifts Playing battle ship with the Boy. More roses than vases to put them in from GG’s house. The Girl’s “hide the flower” […] Read more
July 23, 2010April 10, 2023daily moments, family, I want to remember, the parenting files From a long time ago… I found my mother journal when we moved. A friend gave to me when the Boy was born, almost 9 years ago. […] Read more
May 30, 2010April 10, 2023birth, Home schooling, I want to remember, life with short people Bedtime “Mommy, when de baby is weady to be borned will it cwawl out of you?” I’m tucking Little in for the night. […] Read more