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Picturing the Ordinary: Voice Memories
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Wednesday, August 5, 2015. Here I am. Staring at this blank screen for the first time in over a year and yes, it’s a little frightening. I’m afraid I might just purge a bunch of junk and feelings that will spill out in letters on the page. Let’s hope not. 8217; But I’ve been reluctant to replace my phone because I have important messages saved on my voicemail and supposedly, the messages are lost during an upgrade. Me anymore because we still hadn’t been able to get in touch with Walter. To be so depende...
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Picturing the Ordinary: Summer
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Wednesday, July 30, 2014. And no, I really can't deny the catching of fireflies because Isabella, already in pajamas and past the point of being tucked into bed, tells me they are calling for her. The fireflies will not leave my daughter alone! And then, Isaac hears all of this debate about firefly catching and he chimes in, "Me too! Mom, mom, mom, me catch fireflies too! A year ago he couldn't put all of those words together, so out they go, cupping one firefly after another in tiny hands. I think after...
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Picturing the Ordinary: August 2015
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Wednesday, August 5, 2015. Here I am. Staring at this blank screen for the first time in over a year and yes, it’s a little frightening. I’m afraid I might just purge a bunch of junk and feelings that will spill out in letters on the page. Let’s hope not. 8217; But I’ve been reluctant to replace my phone because I have important messages saved on my voicemail and supposedly, the messages are lost during an upgrade. Me anymore because we still hadn’t been able to get in touch with Walter. To be so depende...
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Picturing the Ordinary: October 2013
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Thursday, October 24, 2013. Homeschooling: According to Me. When I told my sister we were getting chickens she burst out laughing. She said something along the lines of, "not only are you homeschooling, but now you are going to have chickens" and then continued to laugh. It's okay. I spend most days thinking I'm crazy, too. Earlier than their children just so they can get a head start on the day.no way. Clearly, those moms drug their children before bedtime so that they can actually sleep all. Level 2 - ...
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Picturing the Ordinary: July 2013
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Wednesday, July 31, 2013. Vacation, Part 2. Vacationing with kids basically means, packing up the majority of your home so your kids still feel. at home. Stuffing your car, answering the question, "how much longer will be in the car? Three hundred times, and then unpacking the car at an unfamiliar location so that you can resume doing all of the same things you do at home with a few extras. How does that make any sense? I've actually been arguing against. Friday, July 26, 2013. Baby Spoon, Big Spoon.
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Picturing the Ordinary: May 2014
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Saturday, May 17, 2014. Simple Nature Study With Kids. Everyday- a little conversation with God, or his envoy. The tall pine, or the grass-swimming cricket. Everyday- I study the difference between water and stone. Everyday- I stare at the world; I push the grass aside. And stare at the world." - Mary Oliver, The Leaf and the Cloud. I'm really excited to show you something in the woods! By Mona Brookes, and I've decided that I can. And isn't it interesting that it is the only daffodil in our woods? I thi...
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Picturing the Ordinary: December 2013
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Monday, December 30, 2013. Just do me a favor and ignore the fact that every black and white process looks different.). Isaac and Isabella had a blast playing with their cousins. Praying before opening gifts Christmas morning. So, just a heads up, you know you've been watching too much Nikita. Yo chica, I have never claimed bracelet making perfection. I'll get it next time. We had a lovely adults-only dinner with my family (thanks to my mother-in-law for watching the kids! This may prove challenging, act...
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Picturing the Ordinary: August 2013
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Thursday, August 29, 2013. What are going to do about this Tooth Fairy business? Well, I'm going to go home, and put on my special Tooth Fairy Leotard, and strap on my Fairy wings, and get to work.". The moment was not without drama. Isabella was a puddle of tears. Apparently she'd decided that losing teeth wasn't what she really wanted. Uh, I hate to break it to you, but you're going to lose them now, and then you'll probably lose them all over again when you're really hold. Herself cry. I've even s...
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Picturing the Ordinary: March 2014
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Tuesday, March 25, 2014. How to Fall and Get Back Up. Our community offers access to wonderful activities for homeschool students. Never fear, my daughter will not be socially inept although, she does act like a six year old and from what I can tell, being six means being fabulous, confusing, unresponsive, obnoxious and hilarious all in the span of thirty minutes. And getting back up. Isabella is so much braver than I feel I have ever been. She jumps on every opportunity to try something new, and lov...
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Picturing the Ordinary: June 2013
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Tuesday, June 25, 2013. Some Pictures and Stuff. Win, so no worries here. Isabella wanted a scooter for her birthday, and has quickly mastered the thing. She has said many times that the "scooter is the most amazing birthday present ever" (good job, grandma! Going on a bear hunt:. Isaac uses all sorts of measures to boss around the chickens. Sticking his tongue out. Getting down to eye-level (a parental favorite). Acting like a monster. Until he finally gives up and Isabella is more interesting. I can't ...