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Clark girls + boy: September 2014
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Did that really just happen? Wednesday, September 10, 2014. On any given day. Sometimes I’ll swing with my four year old son on our swing set under an ash tree that is bigger than the gunshot walnut tree. He sits on my lap facing me like I’m carrying him, but he holds on tight to the links of the chains and each time we swing back and forth, feet to sky, feet to ground, he leans forward and says “BOO! The world outside has always spoken to our souls. If I told you my favorite time of day, would you agree?
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Clark girls + boy: January 2015
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Did that really just happen? Thursday, January 8, 2015. The age 12: a thank you to my eldest. Today you turn 12. Gulp. I can't help it, my child. It's a little hard to swallow that idea. Last night as I showed off your awesomely bad "12" cake to your dad, he said, "Wow," almost in a whisper. "We have a 12 year-old? I nodded, biting my lip. "We're old. I love that you are 12. I love that you look like me. I love that God knew how much I would need you and how much I would want you. Happy Birthday, babe!
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Clark girls + boy: May 2014
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Did that really just happen? Wednesday, May 28, 2014. The things I would never trade. There are some things I would never trade. Watching my kids jump on the trampoline (no broken arms yet). My son's giggle as he swings on the swing set. "Stay back there! I say as he swings back towards me. "I can't, Mom! His laugh I'd like to capture in a jar. A hand-picked bouquet of dandilions and violets. Their laughter as they race through the sprinkler. When she asks me, "What should I do, Mom? I built you a house!
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Clark girls + boy: July 2014
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Did that really just happen? Tuesday, July 15, 2014. Not from my hands. Lately, I've been getting up early and opening the windows downstairs if they aren't already, because Steve and I fight about temperature, and listening to the morning. Since we are currently under polar vortex in July er whatever, the breeze is cool and I need a blanket. It makes my coffee taste supremely good. Lately, I'm living a Folger's commercial. The early morning.it's magical. That you made it happen? Im a momma of one lovely...
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Clark girls + boy: October 2013
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Did that really just happen? Tuesday, October 29, 2013. Location: Women's bathroom. Target. Characters: Eli and his mother. Are we in the GRILLS. Me: "Yes. We have to go to the girls' bathroom because Mom is a girl.". A GRILL. I DON'T BELONG HERE! All the ladies in the bathroom are laughing now). Me: "Eli, next time we will have Daddy take you, ok? I'm a BOY, MOM! I've been put in my place. Now we all know where we belong. Sunday, October 27, 2013. For my old lady joints? But I do have news. I met the la...
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Clark girls + boy: March 2014
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Did that really just happen? Wednesday, March 12, 2014. Our most optimistic natures. Isn't it magical dreaming of spring? I read an article by Brent Olson in Country Life magazine this morning that said this:. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Im a momma of one lovely lady age 12, one fierce soccer playing gal aged 10 years, and one studly little boy aged 4 years awesome. Im a nurse, wannabe runner and wannabe farmer. I love God, a man named Steve, family, and coffee. I write about it sometimes.
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Clark girls + boy: September 2013
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Did that really just happen? Saturday, September 7, 2013. Between you and I, it is something you want. Target will sell it to you. I'm having it right now with cinnamon vanilla creamer in it and Redi Whip on top. It is what I like to call a"Fall Miracle" if you will, and I will. The morning is cool today and I need a blanket while I sit on my couch and write to you.Who's excited? As some of my favorite people say, "It IS. What is perfect to you? Monday, September 2, 2013. Never occurred to us. Sooothis w...
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Clark girls + boy: The best gift ever
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Did that really just happen? Sunday, May 24, 2015. The best gift ever. AJ opened his gifts and then I heard my brother say, "Why are there waffles in it? And at first I ignored it, because why would that be something someone would be saying? I'm tired after all and I'm hearing things. But he kept saying it. And then it hit me. I just knew that my kid had put waffles in the backpack. I just knew. The people at Eli's daycare know this to be normal, but this is how Eli is dressed today. Standard. Http:/ tir...
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Clark girls + boy: May 2015
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Did that really just happen? Sunday, May 24, 2015. The best gift ever. AJ opened his gifts and then I heard my brother say, "Why are there waffles in it? And at first I ignored it, because why would that be something someone would be saying? I'm tired after all and I'm hearing things. But he kept saying it. And then it hit me. I just knew that my kid had put waffles in the backpack. I just knew. The people at Eli's daycare know this to be normal, but this is how Eli is dressed today. Standard. He jumped ...
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Mathilda's Garden: January 2012
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Wednesday, January 25, 2012. I am happy to report that I am spending more time creating than I have in years. It's THE best medicine for whatever ails me. I feel like a bona fide creative person again. Oh brother. I can't help myself. Soon I'll put them all together and show ya! For now, I thought I would show you some of the other "stuff" I've been making. How about this basket full of sunshine? This clothes pin idea is easier than easy. You can make these. I know you can. You should really make one of ...