I feel like everyone’s What’s Up Wednesday answers are going to look somewhat similar, as we are all facing similar circumstances right now. Nevertheless, I’m always up for reading about what’s happening with other people…especially right now, when I think we all enjoy reading about things other than what is happening in our world. What Read More
What’s Up Wednesday
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Spring Break
Our spring break started out looking nothing like spring. The kids were bound and determined to start the treehouse Ben had promised them, and several inches of snow wasn’t going to stop them. Yes, that’s them nailing boards to a tree as huge snowflakes fell from the sky.That night, everyone warmed up by the fire Read More
Friday Favorites
Favorite picture: Ben and Max were going to surprise us by building a tree house while we were away. But instead, they had a few more hands to distract help them. It’s not quite finished, but they have already named it “Fort Covid”. Favorite kid quote: Me: “You don’t go back to school until after Read More
Marching Forward
Happy 1st day of spring! It definitely does not feel like spring in Iowa right now, but it’s nice knowing that spring is on it’s way. Hopefully. I feel like you just never know what could happen these days… Our spring break was this week, so our school board just met yesterday to finalize their Read More
My Sister’s Baby Shower
I had been looking forward to this baby shower for several months. I couldn’t wait to celebrate my sister’s first baby with her, and we had a nice collaborative team going with the moms, myself, and some great friends/relatives who live by her. The planning was going great, even from a distance, and everything was Read More
Life, Interrupted
I’m sure many of you are dealing with an interrupted, uncertain, overwhelming, and anxious life right now. With all that is happening in the world, and the advice from Tessa’s doctors, we cancelled our trip to Boston. And we watched as little by little everything started shutting down. While we were all very disappointed in Read More
Traveling with Kids
Tomorrow is the start of our spring break and we are {gulp} flying amidst the coronavirus mayhem. The girls and I are headed to my sister’s for her baby shower and we are stocked with Clorox wipes, hand sanitizers, gloves, and prayers. It’s fine. We’re all fine.But first, I thought I’d share a few tips Read More
Kids Chores
Our kids have chores that they do every day. These chores aren’t for money, but simply jobs that are expected of them to help out at home. Their every day chores include: Make bed Brush teeth Put pajamas/clothes in hamper Set/clear the table Straighten up living room at the end of the day Every Saturday, Read More
