We had some friends over and they noticed a moving van in our neighbor’s driveway. “Oh, your neighbors are moving! Aren’t they the mean ones? Bet you aren’t sad to see them go!” Well, actually we aren’t too sad to see them go, especially their three barking dogs that run into our driveway and jump…
Lee has been out of town all week. He does this a couple times a year for two reasons: to take classes for his doctorate and to remind me how much I need him. The fact that I need him is my first thought when I wake up (way earlier than usual because he does…
I’m one of those people who gets a new calendar in August instead of January. Since I transitioned from school to teaching to homeschooling, following the school year calendar makes sense to me. August is a time to evaluate how the year is going so far, set new goals, and get used to a new…
Today, Lee and I are celebrating our tenth anniversary. Most celebrations are about change. We celebrate graduations, new jobs, and birthdays. You change from student to graduate. From one position to a new position. From being 15 years old to 16 years old (or 29 to 30). But anniversaries celebrate sameness. You are congratulated for…
When I go to bed on Sunday night, everything is ready for the coming week. The schedule is full. The menu board is full. The dishwasher is full. The laundry basket is full. The refrigerator is full. The in-box is full. The lunch box is full. The to-do list is full. I am full—full of…
July is full of summer school, VBS, theater camp, redoing our homestudy, sports camp, registering for homeschooling, editing, special events with our autism support group, and finishing up our book. We are excited and ready for all the fun! Here are my essential ingredients to make this July amazing: (there are a few affiliate links…