Good morning! I didn’t mean to fool anyone into thinking that I was in labour, but last night I slept poorly and posting wasn’t as usual. At this point, I don’t haveRead More
Greetings to the World, Kaitlyn Elizabeth!
Kaitlyn, a tribute for David’s mother, Kaleen, and Elizabeth, a tribute for my grandmother Betty, gave us the gift of a great night’s sleep at only four days old. TheyRead More
The Birth Story of Kaitlyn Elizabeth
This post is a mess. I have no idea where to begin. How can you type the feelings you experience when you welcome a new child into the world if you’reRead More
Friday Favorites: Episode 3
What a week! I am amazed at how quickly the weeks go by, even though some moments seem to take forever. What about, for example? For those who think I’m a perfect person,Read More
Advice for First-Time Moms: What I Wish I Knew
It’s been so long since I felt butterflies in my stomach and wondered what it would be like to become a mother. I remember rubbing the big belly of my tummyRead More
Halloween Extravaganza: A Day of Festive Fun
A couple of weeks ago, I purchased supplies for Halloween-themed crafts and experiments. Life happened and I had to cancel my plans to do two experiments a week in the weeksRead More
Homeschooling Throughout the Holiday Season
When I first became curious about Homeschooling I asked any homeschooler that I met how they did XYZ. I was looking for a guide to help me implement a successful homeschool. Then, IRead More
2022: Familiar Homeschooling with a Fresh Feel
It’s possible that we are still in a lull period between our holiday and the start of all our activities, but I think our return to school (whatever it is,Read More
Wrap-Up of Homeschooling at the End of the Year (4th & 2nd Grades)
We are now in mid-May and the end of Hailey’s fourth grade year is approaching. Kaitlyn will be entering her second grade year. It took me a moment to write that,Read More
Key Insights from End-of-Year Testing
It’s crazy to think that I have been blogging for over 12 years. I have had babies and then toddlers and then pre-schoolers and now older kids and sharing life’s ups & downs with you all has been aRead More