• Kids

    December Days Inside with Only One Car

    One-Car Family Jer’s car broke at the worst time possible when we have neither the time nor funds to have it looked at, so we unexpectedly became a one-car family and it’s been…

  • Adventures,  Kids

    The Poo Day

    I’m going to tell you the story of today (December 14, 2017) which I’ve lovingly named The Poo Day. You may not believe it because it’s that unbelievable, and that’s okay. I have…

  • Kids

    Walker is 6 Months

    Little Jumping Bean This kid thinks he can get up and walk already! He has such strong legs and always wants to stand, bounce, and jump about. I finally decided to look for…

  • Kids

    Today Is Your Day

    Just a few updates on this amazing little girl. Earlier I posted about some parenting strategies I was going to try with her to avoid potty accidents. She went over a month accident-free! When…

  • Kids

    About A Boy

    Just last night this little boy surprised me by giving me not one–but two!–special goodnight kisses on the lips. I can count on my one hand how many times he’s kissed me, so…

  • Kids,  Personal

    Walker’s Baby Blessing

    This special milestone is a time to reflect on our hopes and thoughts for our baby. He’s now almost 6 months old. Daddy gets to officially give our son a name and a…

  • Personal

    If You Marry A High School Teacher

    If you marry a high school teacher… he’ll probably ask you to the prom or homecoming every year (as a chaperone, of course). All that excitement will have you discussing fundraising ideas for…

  • Kids,  Projects

    First Tooth Fairy Visit

    This kid has been talking about her tooth being loose and wiggly for over a week now, yet when Daddy finally pulled it out this morning because it was bothering her, I was…

  • Kids

    Walker is 5 Months

    We are loving this little guy’s personality! He looks at us with love and recognition, and apparently he’s ticklish all over his body! I’ve started playing with him between a diaper change and…