I am a long-time reader of the blog Whimsical September, and have always loved to read Erica’s “Day in the Life” posts – probably because I am kind of a nosy person and enjoy reading how others live their lives, but also because she has a daughter only a month younger than E and it’s… Read More A Day in the Life: 25 April, 2018
On Saturday, the boys hit the two month mark and it’s amazing to see how much they’re changing! Don was away for a week and couldn’t believe how different they looked when he arrived home. The boys are spending more time awake, and are starting to show more of their personalities. Samuel Stats: 11lb2, 1… Read More Twins: Two Months
Lent officially ended on Easter Sunday (April 1st), but I wanted to wait a little bit to reflect on the whole experience. Was I Successful? I’m glad to report that I was successful with my goal. The only Netflix I watched was Elizabeth’s “Octonauts”, and usually I was doing something else. I wasn’t willing… Read More Lenten Practice Recap
Happy April! Last year we celebrated Easter in North Carolina where E and I were able to wear our spring dresses without being cold. This year we had a chance of freezing rain in Missouri on Easter morning and this past Sunday it snowed! In the spirit of being behind the curve when it comes… Read More Visitors and Easter
In line with my 2018 goals of reading more books and my Lenten goal of not watching Netflix, I am happy to report that for the first time since Elizabeth was born (almost two years!), I have read four books in one month. To be completely honest, I’m not certain that I’ve read more than… Read More March Reads
Happy Birthday Sweet Elizabeth Jean! I cannot believe that you are two years old today! Time has moved so quickly, and so much has happened in your short two years of life. There’s no way to even write it all down without this turning into a short novel. I think it’s appropriate that you were… Read More Elizabeth Jean: Two Years Old!!
Well, this week has started off a little crazier than expected! After ten days with my in-laws (who were more than happy to hold a baby and keep a toddler entertained), I had kind of forgotten what it was like to be on my own with the three kids. I know this is our new… Read More Blessings Amid the Chaos