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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”

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”

Sweater Fest ’08

So the Helmsley Housewives had their big night out on the town at none other than the Sweater Fest ’08 (thank you to whomever coined both of those great terms). I donned my little black dress and sparkly shoes with no hose (just in case you were sitting on the edge of your seat waitingContinue reading “Sweater Fest ’08”

Not So Crafty photocard tip

So, I mentioned yesterday that I’d give you a tip (that didn’t involve crafty stuff like glue and scissors) on how to use all of those photo cards you get each holiday. They don’t just come in at Christmas-time anymore do they? Birthdays, Easter, moves…almost any occassion warrants a photo card to be mailed out (notContinue reading “Not So Crafty photocard tip”