when east meets south
… out of desperation, we began doing something we’d never done before. We instituted a mandatory quiet time for all people under 10. Because having 11 kids in the house all day can get a teeny tiny bit crazy. The idea was that everyone would grab their library books – oh, public library, how I love thee – and snuggle… Read More
You might say, we’re a bit of a gaming crew. We don’t do it all the time, but some of us would if some of us could. And we limit our under-10 set to when we are desperate for some p and q the occasional evening and weekends. Today my friend TM was sharing her Squirt’s most favorite apps and… Read More
I blog. I don’t speak. Speaking is just not my gift. Blogging isn’t really either, but at least I can do that in the privacy of my own home, propped up on my comfy couch, wearing paint-stained sweats and socks with a hole in the toe. I can write, delete, and backspace all day. And the end result is, generally,… Read More
*I’ve updated and added to this post, because sleeping is kind of a big deal. You can read it here.* I’ve alluded to the fact that we co-sleep with our kiddos, specifically our newly adopted children. But I haven’t expounded much beyond that. Until now. In the past I’ve had a number of folks ask me how we manage so… Read More
I get asked questions occasionally. And a common question is from parents struggling with nighttime issues with their newly adopted child. And lack of sleep. And so I thought I’d share what works for us. Because, although we’re not experts, we do have some experience. For the first 4 months, Poppy slept in our bed. Not necessarily our first choice,… Read More
Our Daniel Fast is now over. Actually, it was over at midnight on Saturday. And there has been much rejoicing and eating and celebrating and eating since then. Truth be told, I really did enjoy the last 21 days. Overall. There were moments. Some headaches. LOTS of headaches. And some tears. And some stomach upset, too. Fiber? What’s fiber? My… Read More
A few years ago, we started a new Halloween tradition. Out of necessity. Chris was deployed. And I was slightly intimidated by the idea of taking lots of little ones out. In the dark. And the cold. Alone. So we came up with a solution. That satisfies my need for ease. And safety. And that satisfied the kids’ need for… Read More
As a long time hunter rider, I was all about style and size. My old gelding was close to 17 hands. Which was a looong way to the ground. And while I’ll never give up my appreciation for style in an equine, I’ve found it pretty easy to give up the size. Honestly, there is something – actually a lot… Read More
Lately, I’ve had to remind myself to do that. So, so much going on. So much I’d love to share. And I will, promise. First, I thought it was about time to spill on the two *things* I shared with y’all. If anyone can remember that far back. We finally found a vehicle to fit our crew. And, more importantly,… Read More
Thought I’d take a moment to update you guys on the hammer. You know, the one that fell about three weeks ago? The fact that I can even recall discussing the hammer, and it’s subsequent falling, is a very good thing for me. Especially considering this heat I’ve been dealing with. But, more than that, I’ve actually kept up with… Read More