Birthdays are a big deal in our house. The kids get to choose a special breakfast, dinner, and dessert on their big day. Pancakes have always topped the list of breakfast requests. I made them so often I had the … Continue reading →
Have your days started to feel like drudgery? Is it a toss-up over who is more bored by school, you or your kids? Do the words “this is boring” get tossed around far too often? If so, you may be … Continue reading →
“Babe, I don’t think we’re going to make it to the homeschool conference this year, ” I sighed, tears welling up in my eyes. I was crushed. I didn’t think I was well enough to go. My mysterious health problems … Continue reading →
Earth Week is like the moldy container of leftovers at the back of the fridge. I always mean to get around to dealing with it. My intentions are good, but inevitably it ends up forgotten and neglected. Not this year, … Continue reading →
Want to know one of the words I hate the most? Supermom. I just can’t stand the word supermom. It rubs me the wrong way. There are a number of reasons, but the biggest is that there is no such … Continue reading →
Over Christmas we were trying to figure out what kind of glazed ham to make and this was the kind of fun that ensued. “Ewwww! I don’t like mustard!” “Isabelle can’t have dairy or soy.” “PLEASE don’t use pineapple! You … Continue reading →
Terrified, exhausted, and running out of air, I desperately tried to figure out which way was up and break free from the crashing waves. In that moment, I remembered the warnings I’d heard time and again about getting ‘pounded’ (Hawaiian … Continue reading →
Once upon a time I tried to be a perfect mom. I was determined to do everything that amazing moms did, and that included cooking with kids. ALL of my kids. At once. The thing is that I had four … Continue reading →
Do you ever feel like the holiday season is a giant juggling act? You’re trying to balance potlucks, parties, shopping for presents, and all the normal responsibilities like cooking, cleaning, chasing after your kids, and, oh yeah, homeschooling! Stress and … Continue reading →
We were gathered around a table at the annual Thanksgiving potluck. Some family, some strangers. Just this once I was hoping he would cooperate and eat some turkey. I begged him to take just two bites. No dice. Fine! Then … Continue reading →
