OK, it’s not as bad as you think. I let my girls watch a movie. We were at a friend’s house yesterday for Father’s Day. Most of the day was spent with family: church, hanging out at the pool, and a very casual, kid-friendly dinner at my friend’s house. The kids were worn out from […]
Read more »What’s Growing in Your Garden?
Published in Uncategorized on June 15, 2011
Yes, you read the title correctly, and it isn’t a metaphor. I’m taking a break from our “unplugged” updates because I found some fun stuff growing in my garden this morning. I have several gardens around my house, most of which are flower gardens. I also have a strawberry patch, vegetable garden, and raised-bed perennial […]
Read more »Will Another "Unscheduled" Week be our Undoing?
Published in Uncategorized on June 13, 2011
Hello friends – Last week was so busy for us all that I think we will all benefit from a less-structured week ahead. With plans every day last week, a day of catch-up errands on Saturday, and church on Sunday morning (and a picnic Sunday evening with some amazing friends!), the last 7 or 8 […]
Read more »Another Week in the Books
Published in Uncategorized on June 11, 2011
Hello friends~ This morning brings a welcome break in the weather. Today, we might experience temperatures slightly cooler than average today… a welcome break from near triple-digit heat. If only I had been able to sleep through the rain last night. It doesn’t help that the girls decided to wake up a little earlier than […]
Read more »Our Summer is Getting Busy!
Published in kids reading, summer activities, unplugged on June 8, 2011
I don’t even know how we have time for TV right now. Vacation Bible school, day camps, trips with friends to the zoo and local kid-friendly attractions, and a couple of weekends out of town — and our schedule is filling quickly! Add to that stacks of books from the library (and discount table at […]
Read more »I am One Tired Mom…
Published in Uncategorized on June 7, 2011
It has been a busy week! The kiddos are in VBS in the morning, and I decided to volunteer this year. I’ll be honest — I was looking forward to a little down time while both kids got to participate this year. Then the Childrens’ Ministry pastor asked if I would help out. I said […]
Read more »The Lazy, Hazy Days of Summer…
Published in Uncategorized on June 6, 2011
Our journey into the world of the “unplugged” continues. It was a relatively calm weekend, filled with family time. About 4:00 on Saturday evening, my husband started to give me that “what-are-we-doing-the-rest-of-the-day” look. The morning had been filled with errands, and the afternoon was used for naps and a little rest after a 5-mile walk. […]
Read more »Coming to the End of an Unscheduled Week…
Published in no TV, summer activities, unplugged on June 3, 2011
And I’m realizing that “unscheduled” isn’t in the best interests of my sanity. Our “unplugged” summer is a mini social experiment, and there were bound to be discoveries along the way. I deliberately didn’t plan anything this week and didn’t schedule a sitter. Not one of my brighter decisions, but the week got to me […]
Read more »Who’s Getting the Consequences?
Published in no TV, summer activities, unplugged on June 2, 2011
It’s nice to know that life is a roller coaster ride at times, right? Well, at least that’s how I’m looking at it. Yesterday was peaceful and had a great rhythm to it. Today – a few “off” notes. God makes His mercies new every morning, and I’m looking forward to a new morning. I […]
Read more »Each Day is a New Beginning
Published in Uncategorized on June 1, 2011
And I am so grateful for that! After a home-cooked dinner (chicken, broccoli, and vinaigrette potato salad), baths, and a good night’s sleep, we started over today. I’m so glad that everyone woke up with much better attitudes. We’ve taken a walk to the park, played in the back yard, watered the flower and vegetable […]
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