FFYF: What? Nothing Edition
Hubby walked into the basement yesterday, leaned down and whispered in my ear: "Call The Mercenary and when he says 'yes', you say 'nothing'." I have to admit, Internets, that I found this very confusing. Was I to say nothing? Or to say "Nothing"? Soooooo, I...
One Million Arrows
Do you have a vision for your children to change the world? What do you want your children to be doing with their lives when they're adults? I don't mean career-wise. I mean in life. This is a serious question; one that both Hubby and I have considered off and on over...
FFYF: 12th Birthday Edition
Happy day, Internets! This Friday we're celebrating the 12th (eek!!) birthday of my older boys. Hard to believe that they're only a year away from beeing teenagers. As much as they drive me crazy, it's still going too fast. I woke them up by singing Happy Birthday...
Woman Loses Mind Over Towels on Floor
I'm not a neat freak or a germaphobe. Really. I'm not. But I am someone who finds clutter stressful and order....relaxing. Also? I don't like the idea of getting sick and throwing up. Especially hate the throwing up part and would rather not thankyouverymuch. Do the...
FFYF: Upside Down Homeschool Edition
Welcome again to Friday, Internets! I'm still here, plugging along after 3 straight days of physical therapy. And may I say...ouch? As well as....this isn't really fun? One of my assignments is to try and bend the Knee That Will Not Bend by strapping on an ankle...
When Monkeys Throw Wrenches*
So. Remember when I fell down skiing and hurt my knee? I actually did quite a bit of damage: tore 3 ligaments and the meniscus, contused the bones, and developed a blood clot in my leg. Impressive, eh? I aim to please. After walking with crutches and wearing a...
Keeping Family Close
(Editor's note: Please welcome Caitlin Douglass, who has some experience with long-distance family relationships and some strategies for staying close to relatives you don't see as often as you'd like.) When you hear the words conference call, you most likely...
Counseling Your Children: Online Degrees
(Editor's note: This is a post written by Maria Rainier, sharing EXCELLENT advice for anyone considering online college degrees. Please read and comment!) Counseling your children on choosing an online degree College can be an exciting time for first-time students and...
FFYF: Sick Puppy Edition
Wheweeee! Today has been interesting. Sorry for the extremely late Fun For Your Friday, Internets. When we got up this morning, the puppy was all growly and didn't want to get out of bed. I saw her sitting outside looking mighty forlorn, and she was making an odd...
Anger Issues
I've mentioned before that Captain Earthquake has difficulty controlling his temper. If he gets angry, he routinely lets himself get swept away in the emotion. Lately, if he gets angry in the morning, we can expect him to stay that way for hours. Now, I happen to be...