These four boys of mine live life with vigour; which is defined as intensity, strength, and substantial energy or force. Yes, yes, and YES. Sometimes that vigour is overwhelming, please refer back to the intensity part of the definition… That vigour has resulted in two snapped boards in the bunkbed, a broken shelf, a hole... Continue Reading →
“It’s the best day ever, Mom!”
There have been many times that my son has declared with glee on his face and clearly in his heart, that “Today, is the best day ever!” He’ll bounce out of the room glowing and I’ll shake my head wondering why he would even say that. To me, the day can feel so ordinary and... Continue Reading →
A Race to the Library, and Elevator Antics 101
Today we raced to the library and back. With a baby in a stroller still, it often feels like all outings have a certain shelf life and time limitation. We also have time constraints of fitting in our outings so that naps are always at home, so they’re long and peaceful breaks in our day.... Continue Reading →
“I’ll never homeschool,” she said.
I grew up in a country home on four acres, the youngest of four homeschooled kids. I forever swore that I would never homeschool my own kids, for no particular reason, since I really did love homeschooling. But, life is often not what you think it will be, and after completing a bachelor’s degree in... Continue Reading →
Restful Adventures: with 4 boys under the age of 8
Lately I’ve been proclaiming that all of our days are days of adventure. I find it’s more exciting for me, and the kids seem to get excited when I get excited. Funny how it obviously works like that. They’re all wondering what on earth we are doing on said adventure days, and I’m all, ‘I... Continue Reading →
