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On Being Born into a Large Family
Life is different for a newborn in a large family. I feel rather ridiculous applying the label "large" to a family of five, but...
sursumcorda, 27 February 2011 |
Update: Three Days Post-Birth
Joy is three days old, and all is well. She seems to have a regular fussy period between midnight and three, but other than that...
Joy Ellen Daley!
Joy Ellen Daley Wednesday, February 23, 2011 8 lbs. 1 oz., 19 3/4 in. (click to enlarge) There are many...
We’re Moving!
The best news of the week is the arrival of two babies, but that’s not my news to share so I’ll write about our move. On...
The Snow Cure
It's not generally considered the best treatment for a cold and severe laryngitis to play in the snow, but the sky was so blue and the...
She's a Girl ... with Two Older Brothers
Faith's two older brothers are off helping Daddy work on the car, so she had luxury of playing with Dad-o's gift all by herself. ...
A Tale of Two Citrus
What shopping at your standard grocery store, with its standardized food, won't tell you: The fruit on the left is a lemon, and...
Montessori Homeschooling
I've been a bit out of the homeschooling scene for a while, so I newly discovered that there are materials for doing Montessori at...
New Tooth, Eating and . . .
February 17 th Joseph’s top right tooth finally broke through. It had been swollen for a week and we were all happy when it...
Where Are the Mission Fields? And Who Are the Missionaries?
Jennifer Fulweiler, who blogs at Conversion Diary , asked her worldwide audience to comment on the religious climate in their...
Ya Gotta Love Our Church
Ya gotta love our church. I've changed the names rather than seek permission to publish, but the story is true. From our...
What You Think Is What You Get
What You Think Is What You Get: An Introductory Textbook for the Study of the Alexander Technique , by Donald L. Weed...
Creeping!
Joseph continues to impress us with his ever increasing agility. He is very good at catching himself if he looses his balance or...
Coals to Newcastle
This week an Orlando man was arrested for smuggling cockroaches into Florida . What was he thinking? Apparently, bugs are a...
In Memoriam
Florida has been hit by unusually cold weather lately, it is true. But many here who complain were not around in mid-1980's, which...
Seven Months
Tomorrow Joseph turns 7 months old! He has two bottom teeth, is skilled at pulling himself up on just about anything (including...
$150,000 - The Price of Integrity?
I've broken fillings, chipped teeth, and done other costly damage while eating sandwiches, popcorn, grapes, yoghurt, soup, and other...
The Fellowship of the Ring - The Movie
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001, PG-13) Rarely do we spare the time, effort, and expense to watch...
Thoughts on a Newspaper Clipping from 1967
Reading old newspapers is always eye-opening, even when they are from years I myself lived through. While researching for another...
Confessions and Reflections of a Traveler
Confessions and Reflections of a Traveler , by Brett R. McLean (Iona Press, Vancouver, 200) If you can't judge a book by its...
He Can Reach My Desk!!!!!
This afternoon Joseph cruised from the couch chair to my filing drawers under my desk (he’d done this before) and then as he held...
Did Your Christmas Feel a Lot Like Childbirth?
I suppose it's cheating to make two posts in a row about someone else's post, but I can't pass up this great Conversion Diary guest...
Family in the News
Jon's long-time friend Sara Foss writes a newspaper column in my old home town. Recently the family stopped by for a visit, and...
Little Updates and Six Month Appointment
Jan. 6 th was Joseph’s six month appointment at the doctor. He didn’t like the shot, but did well anyway. He...
Speculoos, the TSA, and Lausanne
Stephan's thoughtful parents gave Porter a jar of Speculoos à Tartiner for Christmas, and I can't wait to try it. It's...