Category Archives: November Thankfulness

When I first started watching my kids, they looked like this:   OH! I miss fat Ben and bald Emma and wispy Liv! Look that those faces! Ok, excuse me while I go weep in the corner for these sweet … Continue reading →

I missed yesterday. SIGH. I am thankful, everyday, I really am. Some days, though, it's just not something that I can blog about. I might not have a good title for it, or a photo, or it might be too … Continue reading →

Our house was built in 1837. It's really, really old, and parts of it just don't work so well. Like the lovely old storm door we used to have. It was wooden with a multi-paned insert for winter and a … Continue reading →

We are never, ever going to to grow up. EVER. Proof:       And if you would like to laugh at me laughing at myself, go here and play the video: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/video/video.php?v=1063865712525 Not sure if the link will work, … Continue reading →

I missed a day! Arrggghh! And I was doing so well!  I realized it around 11:30 last night, all cozy in my bed, drifting off so nicely. The thought kind of wandered through my head, and I did consider, for … Continue reading →

Yep, I love it! I really, really do. I'm not just saying! It was a beautifully snowy day here in northeastern Ohio, and we took full advantage. The sky was breathtaking and glowering and awesome.   It wasn't really that … Continue reading →

Ahhh, winter! Time for snuggliness and fires and blankets and tea! Time for kitties on laps and slippers and books and sewing projects! Time to sit and stare into the fire and listen to the crackling. Time to spend many … Continue reading →

We celebrated Thanksgiving with my dad's side of the family today. There were lots of people, an enormous amount of food, and it was good. All of it. It was kind of fun to look around and see my cousins' kids … Continue reading →

I forget how much I love this book, and then I reread it. I love the way C.S.Lewis sees things, and I love the way he makes me think. and now I'm off to reread that hideous strength. (Which I … Continue reading →

It's weird that they're not human, because they might know me better than anyone. They know who I am when I'm alone, what makes me cry, what songs I sing, what I choose to do. They follow me from room … Continue reading →

Missy and the kids came out to see us today! Thanks to a glitch with their GPS, they are staying the night too! Yay! That means Uncle Chad will make pancakes for breakfast! We played up at the square this … Continue reading →

I love my lair. This is where I spend much of my time, and it usually isn't this clean. I'm between projects right now, so it won't be this tidy for long.   And this is where I sit to … Continue reading →

He went grocery shopping with me tonight. And that's a silly reason to choose to post about him today, but it really took some mental pressure off me this busy, sickly week. Someone to man the cart, do quick math, … Continue reading →

I know, I know. I'm a little early with this one. I've been planning and teaching Christmas classes though, and I have to listen to Christmas music to get myself in the right mood! And now I just can't stop. … Continue reading →

If you read Heidi's blog, you will see some pictures that will remind you of these. We went on an outing last Wednesday, and as usual, it was So Much Fun. Heidi, Cynthia, and I are usually the only people there, but I convinced … Continue reading →