I have no scientific studies to cite, but I assure you by the authority of a mom, spring fever is real. My kids all go a little nuts each May. There is just more life in their little bodies than they know what to do with. While I do love for all of us to come… Continue reading Managing Spring Fever
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Tonight’s Specials
“You weep now, are often in tears, tears of repentance, tears of sympathy; you are of them that mourn in Zion. But blessed are you; your present sorrows are no prejudices to your future joy, but preparatories for it: You shall laugh. You have triumphs in reserve; you are but sowing in tears, and shall… Continue reading Tonight’s Specials
Christ Colored Glasses
Once upon a time, I had an idea to start a blog for my kids. It was to be a place for them to practice writing and worldview discernment and have fun. It totally bombed. But, it was not for naught. Even though my hygienist recently missed my grey streak and thought I was a college… Continue reading Christ Colored Glasses
Worldview Through Literature’s My Favorite
School is off to a good start in our house. Maybe for the first time ever, we’ve hit a sweet spot of rigor and fun. Since all great literature aims to “teach and to delight” studying worldview through literature together is my favorite. A few years ago, I got to help start a co-op with this… Continue reading Worldview Through Literature’s My Favorite
Abundance Messes
I had the pleasure of laughing until my face hurt yesterday at the tale of some little boys, a new kitchen faucet that spins 360 degrees, and a pregnant mom hustling around getting ready for a doctor appt. It’s not my story to tell, but after I could breathe again, she asked me what it… Continue reading Abundance Messes
Contained Imaginations
Synonymous phrase for a long road trip with 9 people in one car, 5 of whom are 5 and under: Try , death by whining, agoraphobia, I feel like i’m taking crazy pills… No matter. In as much as it is up to me and the dollar store we’re going to succeed this year. I’ve… Continue reading Contained Imaginations
Mayhem, Thy Name is Jack
In the last week Jack has: Painted himself with whiteout, including his tongue which warranted a call to poison control. (I didn’t even know we had whiteout). Painted himself with pink nail polish. (I did know we had that in abundance). Painted the wall with the same pink nail polish. Painted himself with craft paint… Continue reading Mayhem, Thy Name is Jack
Kid Comics
Kids really do say the darnedest things. At least they do in this house. Since I’m always being admonished to write them down, I figure I might as well start sharing the laughs with you. Hope you enjoy these little snippets of some silly Spencers: 1. “Does Pastor Kevin live at church?” – Lucy 2.… Continue reading Kid Comics
Nursery in a Closet
I know Alice doesn’t exactly need this, but it makes me feel better that the 7th child isn’t getting the shaft. I’ve spent the last 2 days, but $0.00, creating a little nursery area out of part of my closet. I made the mobile out of rope, card stock, a strand of old Christmas beads… Continue reading Nursery in a Closet
Elephants Might Not Forget, But Pregnant Women Do
“…research has shown that pregnant women actually do just as well in cognitive tests as women who aren’t pregnant… Interestingly, in a different study, pregnant women rated themselves as having performed worse than they would have before pregnancy, even though they tested just as well as a group that wasn’t pregnant. So if you think… Continue reading Elephants Might Not Forget, But Pregnant Women Do
Talking Wall 