So I’ve missed a couple of days. I guess that’s okay, really. The weekend put me under, and between work, kids, and some other interactions from the last two days, we’ve piled it on. It’s finally time to start digging out. Digging out is hard work. We are gearing up for what is “supposed”...
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Day 19: Good Day
After church today, we took the kids to the zoo. The weather was perfect. And given that it was Boo at the Zoo, the crowds really could have been much worse. The kids had their moments of whiny-ness. I did have to seriously threaten that we would come home early if they couldn’t stop...
Day 17: Timmy
So I never did an official “Timmy is 18 months old!” post. He’s now 21 months old, almost 22, but hey, better late than never! Our Timmy is quite the adventurer. He loves big trucks and equipment. Semis, dump trucks, fire engines, skid steers – he loves them all. Even a pickup truck will...
Day 16: House Building
So building a house is not an easy thing. I’ve been told this. I believed every person who told me, but I’m also finding it out for myself. We’re now a month into our build, and I’ve discovered some things already that have made the ride, well, interesting, to say the least. 1. Stress....
Day 14: Dressing Up
I tried something new tonight. Instead of griping about “the mess,” I stopped, now that the kids are actually asleep for the night, and went around the living room. I took account of every toy, every marker, every shoe, every evidence of the little people who live in this house. And I was thankful....