Moving Day

Moving Day

Yesterday was one of those days that will eventually happen to most of us as parents. The day when you realize that your child is really out on his/her own, and probably won’t be living at home anymore. Jacob started college last August, so he hasn’t...
Would you look at those thighs?

Would you look at those thighs?

These pictures are just too cute not to share! This post is dedicated to my little “Swiffer Girl.” I’ve been calling her that because until she learns to walk more than three steps at a time, she is like a human Swiffer Sweeper, picking up little...
Is this what they teach in medical school?

Is this what they teach in medical school?

I have been so worried because Felicity’s cast never hardened on the bottom, which is where the broken bones are. It has always felt soft, but now it is completely worn through at the heel and very thin on the rest of the bottom, too. When I called the...
A Special Night

A Special Night

This Saturday night was a very special night for us. We had a house full of company, both friends and family. There were faces old and new, and lots of introductions. My Aunt Irene, on the left, is my paternal grandmother’s sister. She lives in Oklahoma and I...
Music Soothes the Savage Beasts

Music Soothes the Savage Beasts

Have you ever noticed what a powerful influence music has on mood and behavior? Today we were having a really bad day. I wanted to tackle some major housecleaning, but the kids weren’t thrilled to jump on my bandwagon. One child, in particular, would burst into...
The cast is on!

The cast is on!

First thing Tuesday morning Felicity came downstairs, half-asleep, and somehow managed to fracture two bones in her right foot. We were asleep when she entered our room and although she cried and said she hurt her toe, she got into bed and fell asleep. Unfortunately,...

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