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A quirky Christian mom makes humorous (and sometimes serious) observations about "out-of-the-box" parenting, "accidental" homeschooling, "twice exceptional" children, Sensory Processing Disorder and the autism spectrum.
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Just Call Me Lisa LaPorta
I staged my house to sell. Yes, you know the house–the one with literally thousands of books scattered mindlessly and moths procreating in jars throughout the kitchen next to tadpole colonies. Yes, believe it or not, this is MY house. I st...
Believe it or not randomness…
Have you ever had a period of time where life flies at you so fast and furious you feel like that double-eyed fellow in the old Ripley’s museums? Well, that’s me these days. We went to pick up Joseph from Space Camp. Here are a few imag...
An Elk River Photo Essay
Mad Dog
Summer Mumbers
9,854 Times I have asked Sue to stop playing the “pan flute” a well-meaning baby sitter bestowed upon Edward. Yes, she’s a tiny Ian Anderson… 8 Numbers of bacon slices Sue and Edward felt H should have for his Father’s...
See the culprit?
I’ve written before about the evil leveled against me by my “Internet service provider”–a term I use loosely. I’ve railed on the dangers of their wires criss-crossing my yard and tripping unsuspecting trick-or-treaters. ...
Steak-Ummms & Sketchy Internet Connectivity
I haven’t abandoned blogging, but between swimming lessons, irrational bat fear, Huck Finn camp black eyes and trying to teach cursive to a 7-year-old, I’ve had little time online. Seriously, my Internet connection is sketchy again–...
The Joy of Rain
We began our day with Sue’s swimming lessons which have been, by far, the most unusually pleasant swimming lesson engagement I’ve ever experienced with a three-year-old child. In the past, I found myself chasing smallish boys through mud ...
Baseball Coach with a Bow Tie
It was unfathomable to me that in a town known for producing extraordinary youth baseball players, my bow-tie wearing, spreadsheet-obsessed husband would end up as a head coach. (I mean people move to this town so their children can play baseball; ...
Mumbers: And then I saw the tiny buck teeth…
1 Number of rats that Sophie, our 6-month-old Boston Terrier puppy, apparently caught or found already expired. Yes, I was sitting in my back yard yesterday evening enjoying a solitary moment while my children watched an educational show about warth...
Deprogramming
It is well known that I lean slightly toward the dramatic, and yet I must share my own struggle with no longer running down three flights of stairs to the knish shop for my morning coffee. One week out of New York and I still wake up confused. Also...
Someone Else’s Life
Two Thursday mornings ago I woke with a start–a three-year-old’s puffy nighttime pull-up snuggled against my knees, a pink sippy cup denting my cheek and the toenail of a tousled 7-year-old wedged in my shin. Granted I’d stayed up u...
I Don’t Know When I’ll Be Back…
I can’t take it any more…the endless questions, the whining, the homeschooling, the dieting, the woefully short hair, the laundry mountains, the french fry-encrusted van, the GF/CF diet, growth hormone shots, spilled pie, puppy pee, poiso...
Mumbers: When The Cat’s Away
She’s gone to the shore, she has. And in her absence I reckon I can do just about anything I want with her Mumbers gig. Who’s game? Join me in a new Mumbers thrill. Craft mumbersology specifically about Kia. Let’s make it posi...
Ipecac, Like Pluto
We’re a house known for summoning the effective emetic, syrup of ipecac, from time to time. I’m sure that surprises none of my regular readers. What’s fascinating is that of all the times I have had to call Poison Control, none of...
Sara Lee Tragedy: A Photo Essay
A gentle smear… Seeing the good side! It coulda been worse!...
Five Things I Love About My Body (I think?)
It’s not my topic. Go blame her! Or better yet, join her! (You don’t have to write about your body; you can write about anything. I was just tired and ran with Peanut’s topic!) OK, I’ve been known to post photographs o...
Mumbers on Wednesday
Yes, yes, yes I am well aware that it is Wednesday. Still this makes me only two days behind, right? That’s pretty good for me these days! I’m sure Kia will forgive me…right Kia? 1 Number of ticks H removed from my inner arm ...
Five Things Thursday
Peanut created this “Five Things” idea and I highly encourage you to check out her blog! She is sweet, funny and authentic–plus she takes great photographs of her children who are too cute! You are supposed to list five things tha...
From Bible Bearer to Wedding Singer
For all my trepidations regarding my brother’s wedding and my children’s role therein, the event went quite swimmingly! Edward clung to his Bible throughout the entire event like a tiny evangelist. He carried the Word reverently down the...
Strange Mumbers Thisway
It’s a sickness, I suppose, how I am driven to participate in Kia’s mumbers game. 1 The number of cups of urine Sophie (our Boston Terrier puppy) decided to empty onto her ex-sofa. (She gave it to me after it was nearly destroyed in the...
Vigilante Mama
A drunk driver tried to run me off the road 5:30 Wednesday afternoon; he kept tailing me and trying to bump my bumper, and then he careened inches next to me on the off-ramp, our rear view mirrors parallel and nearly clashing as he swerved and swayed...
Is it Monday?
Good Enough Mama is my friend. Why not support her mumber action? It’s quite fun! 867 Number of miles logged since Thursday’s wedding pilgrimage. 4 Number of Tornadoes dodged yesterday during our attempt at returning home. 3 Number of...
Blistering Beetle Juice
Yesterday we had a 9:45 appointment at the dermatologist–oh the joy! Remember last time? A similar “dermatology TV show” was playing, only this time the topic was acne. The waiting room was packed with mostly elderly folks. Here...
Like Going to War
“Marriage is an adventure, like going to war.” -G. K. Chesterton My brother will wed his lovely, albeit much, much younger, bride this Friday evening at a small church wedding in Nashville. My group (three children and one husband of al...
Guest-Posting at Domestic Fringe!
I’m guest-posting at Tricia’s this weekend, so please pop on over and check out her site! Happy Spring! Here are a few images from last Spring. It’s hard to believe how quickly they grow! Edward at T-ball! Have a grand day!...
Because Mondays are trying enough…
A Good Mum makes life easier, with this handy mumber number! 1 Number of goals Edward got in his soccer scrimmage game tonight! Me: “So how was Cardinal Coach Kelly?” I ask, since, after the day we had today, (I’ll post later), ...
Random Tuesday Thoughts Spoiled Eggbeaters
This is the Un Mom’s creation and if you haven’t done it, you should start! * I found a carton of Eggbeaters in my fridge a few minutes ago. From November 2008. Do you think it’s spoiled? * Edward is playing Upward Soccer for ...
Monday Mumbers
Chickie Kia created this graphical wonder. Edward Tufte, beware! Apparently one is supposed to link numbers to life events. Sounds manageable, right? Do join Kia in this endeavor if you dare! 1 = Number of toes I broke today running from the ...
Go mbeannai Dia duit
(May God Bless You) These things I warmly wish to you- Someone to love Some work to do A bit o’ sun A bit o’ cheer And a guardian angel always near. **My Internet Service Provider is falling down on the job terribly. I only have connec...
