Most people with some knowledge of Christianity know that the week between Palm Sunday and Easter is Holy Week. It’s when we commemorate the Passion of Christ, and is intended to be somewhat somber and sorrowful (but looking forward in anticipation to the resurrection!) It’s also the last week of Lent, a season of penance…. Read More
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Seven Snippets: Back From My Forced Hiatus!
— 1 — Hey hey! I’m writing these Snippets on Thursday evening, crossing my fingers and saying a few prayers that FRIDAY will be the day that – at long last! – no one in this house is sick. It’s been a long, long, long, long week of fevers, headaches, hurling, and other unmentionables. —… Read More
We’re Still Whacking the Moles Around Here
Did you miss me on Tuesday? I missed you guys, and unfortunately…I’m going to be missing you a little bit longer. One of the most vile GI bugs I’ve heard about it in awhile has been making the rounds down here and took our family out – all four of us, Mr. Andi and within… Read More
Seven Snippets: Whack-a-Mole Edition!
— 1 — Last week, after my dad read the blog post about our new puppy, Gabi, he gave me a call and he sounded a wee bit giddy. Although I had forgotten it, he had two pointers when I was little, including one who was named Gus that I adored who died of cancer when I was… Read More
When a Win Doesn’t Feel Like a Win
On Tuesday, I shared a few details about the birthday boys, including my favorite gift that Nathan received – a magnetic sight words sentence set. I was uber-proud of him for picking up on the words so quickly, so on Tuesday morning during breakfast when he asked me to play the game with him, I… Read More
Birthday Boys!
I suck at birthday parties. Seriously. I think it’s awesome that moms have the energy and creativity and gumption to plan elaborate themed parties for their kids, but I’m just not one of them. But what I do love to do on birthdays? Take pictures! Nathan turned five on Friday, so it’s time for the… Read More