When I started this series l had no idea our life was about to be turned upside down and inside out. My life is generally quiet and predictible. I thought this would be a wonderful challenge to seek out and... Continue Reading →
Day fifteen of thirty Littlest is on a Batman kick these days. When I called him into the bathroom to brush his teeth (does that make me Alfred?) he boldly jumped onto the stool with his hands on his hips,... Continue Reading →
I read books aloud to my children. We usually discuss literary elements and suchlike. I'll even choose spelling and vocabulary words from our readings. Today I read a chapter from Ginger Pye which left my children in tears. The pet... Continue Reading →
My children crack me up sometimes. I sent Sparkles to straighten up the school room since we are expecting some company today. Since we are all cleaning she set up their stuffed animals...at least some learning is taking place today...... Continue Reading →
Day twelve of thirty I enjoy going out each day to visit with our bunnies. I like to gather greens from the yard and feed them. They always make me smile...
Day eleven of thirty Deer in the farmer's field with their little ones...outside my kitchen window.
Last week I was all excited over our first official week of the school year...God laughed at my well thought out plans. Just a couple of years ago I would have stressed out to the point of tears and rage... Continue Reading →
Today we went for a drive. Just a drive with no destination in mind...we explored the dam, creek with cypress trees, played with little chicks and laughed over our Chinese cookie fortunes. Day ten of thirty...pausing to appreciate the little... Continue Reading →
Day nine of thirty...ice cream treats and movie night at home with my family. We watched an old Batman movie with Michael Keaton from 1989 (was that really over twenty years ago?). The boys liked it well enough but Sparkles... Continue Reading →
in pursuit of wild things 