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When homework is a gift
Well, today’s kindergarten homework sure was a welcome surprise. Thanks, awesome Kindergarten team teachers! It said “help mom sort the laundry or…” Something else. I didn’t read the rest. Not important. Don’t get caught up on the fact that it… Continue reading
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A rhythm that’s not my own. A season I will probably miss…one day
I’ve looked forward to this year of having all of my babies in elementary school. The one year. The golden year. I’ve looked forward to it so much that perhaps I’m discovering that my expectations were too high. We are… Continue reading
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Music Your Kids will LOVE
This summer we’ve been traveling, a lot. Riding in the car, a lot. And, spending a lot of time together, a lot. We do pretty well together. So, I thought I would answer a question I get asked a lot… Continue reading
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And We’re Off to a Running Start- First Week of Summer is Done!
I can’t help but sing “in Sum-merrrrrr” ala Olaf from Frozen. If you haven’t seen the movie, then the songs are probably not stuck in your head or being sung over and over again by your housemates. Great songs, but… Continue reading
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Back in the swing
We’re two weeks in and I’m tired. Any other mommas and dads with me? Summers and vacations are times when I find my rhythm. Who doesn’t love relaxing and taking a break from the norm to refresh. But, even so,… Continue reading
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Summer Week 5 Theme Week- performance week
Our youngest turned 3 this summer. One month before his birthday he asked (completely unprompted) for a Willy Wonka birthday party. It was a perfect idea, so we got to work. We asked our family to join us for the… Continue reading
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the Start of summer… theme weeks second year
We started summer. We continued a tradition from last summer- theme weeks and we started a new tradition- summer jobs.First:summer jobs:there are 4.one for each El.Line leader- to keep them from fighting when they are getting out of the carKitchen… Continue reading
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the start of summer and a plan
Summer is a crazy, wonderful time for us. The kids are getting older and have more specialized interests. My hope and goal for the summer is typically to keep them happy, busy and friendly with others and especially each other.… Continue reading
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It’s Fall…here’s our EL Update
It’s (a little) cooler this morning in Houston, Texas. Almost feels like it could be October, but not quite. We’re doing great. Leeland is two and happier than ever. Maddux started Kindergarten and Bakri is in second grade. I am… Continue reading
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Week 2 of 12. Summer Fun continues with Fine Arts Week.
The plan to keep the kids occupied this Summer and to keep their momma sane is working so far. Here are some pics and some info from our second week. This week’s theme was “FINE ARTS.” With the big event… Continue reading