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Y’all, I’m A Finalist!

Dear Diary, I’m a finalist!! I can’t even believe it. Let me set the stage in case you forgot, Diary. I was nominated late last year for Best Diarist for the 2008 Weblog Awards. There were plenty of people nominated in that category. I’m sure the managers of the Weblog Awards had a tough timeContinue reading “Y’all, I’m A Finalist!”

Of Attitudes and diapers: both poopy

So, you know Ashlyn’s tendency towards being strong willed. Sometimes her attitude is downright sh… crappy. Today her diaper was full of it as well. To be fair we have been on the go for the past couple of days. And we have been busy. Physical stuff like walking, hiking, running, geocaching. Her sleep hasn’tContinue reading “Of Attitudes and diapers: both poopy”

New Year’s Plans

Resolutions are never adhered to are they? They’re broken within the first month. That’s such a let down and an immediate feeling of failure. So I’m not making resolutions this year…I’m making plans to do some things. Plans are more flexible. They can change, they can be enhanced. They can even be dumped if somethingContinue reading “New Year’s Plans”

Christmas In Paris

Noël à Paris This year on Christmas Eve we went to our church’s candlelight service and sang songs and read the birth story of Jesus. Ten years ago we were attempting to celebrate the birth of Christ at Notre Dame in Paris. It was 1998 and my mother was visiting us in Germany for the holidays. We decided toContinue reading “Christmas In Paris”

Benefit # 3716

There are many benefits to homeschooling, as you can see by the title of this post. One that we’re taking advantage of this week is the ability to go on vacation and still count your child present at school. It’s so nice to be able to get away whenever the family schedule allows it, whetherContinue reading “Benefit # 3716”

Excuses, Excuses

Hello? Is this thing on? I haven’t blogged since earlier this week and I’m wondering if I’ll still know how to do it correctly. Since when did the holidays become busy times? My reasons are many and varied, but I’ll let the pictures do most of the ‘splainin’. Don’t roll your eyes. First of all,Continue reading “Excuses, Excuses”