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From the monthly archives:

November 2008

November 25, 2008

Are we really thankful enough?

I read this quote in one of Jan Karon's novels sometime last year where the novel's main character quoted Patrick Henry Reardon. His words have really stayed with me, having come to mind on numerous occasions over the last year, but especially at Thanksgiving. His words are a great reminder that we should be thankful [...]

November 22, 2008

Is it Thanksgiving yet?

For this last week of school, I've felt restless, like I can't wait until I can relax and do nothing. I haven't been very motivated to do schoolwork with the kids, so I can definitely relate to how the kids must feel! Because of my apathy, I've crossed several assignment off the kids' To-Do lists [...]

November 19, 2008

Thirteen Things That Annoy Me

I'm not a complainer. In fact, I'm generally a pretty easy going person. But there are just a few…okay, quite a few things that really bug the heck outta me. Maybe you can relate?
So here they are — thirteen things that annoy me, in no particular order:

People at the grocery store who pay by check, [...]

November 19, 2008

An Addiction Worth Encouraging

My two girls like to multi-task — reading and eating simultaneously. Hmm…wonder where they learned that?

November 18, 2008

A Photocopy Baby

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November 18, 2008

Family Night on the Cheap

My husband and I are homebodies. We love to stay at home. Our idea of a fun evening is curling up on the couch (or in his case, in his recliner) and reading a good book.
But a few years ago we brought home this thing called a baby, and now, eleven years later, our son [...]

November 18, 2008

With Eyes Like Superman…

For my very first Gratitutesday post, I thought I'd share how thankful I am for my six-year-old daughter's x-ray vision.
Now, don't get me wrong. I'm not saying that she's got super powers and can see through things with her beautiful, blue eyes. But she can see inside of me — she can always tell how [...]

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