Monthly Archives: November 2013

Moving Boxes

We’ll be moving in mid-December. Since we are only a day away from December 1st, the moving boxes are starting to come out in force. What fun are boxes unless you can play in them?

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Who’s Teaching Who Here?

A conversation between myself and my three year old: Elias: “How are you doing, Mommy?” Me: “I’m doing good. How are you doing?” Elias: “I’m doing well.” Oh man. At least I can take comfort in the fact that he … Continue reading

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A Walk

It was a beautiful day today. I bundled up the boys and got them outside for a walk. Elias found a leaf that he really liked, and held it up saying, “Mommy, take a picture of this beautiful big leaf!” … Continue reading

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Is That A Grey?

No…it isn’t…I don’t have any grey hair yet. (Although I can’t say the same for my husband…sorry Nate…I just had to poke fun). No greys at 29 for me. But my child….my wonderful second son is definitely going to give … Continue reading

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Simon – 9 Months

Simon is 9 months old today. I spent a long time just looking at him this evening at bedtime. He had some trouble falling asleep, and as I rocked away his tears, I just stared at his face. His perfect, … Continue reading

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Bowling!

Elias got a check from Grandpa Smith for his birthday. We took him bowling once a couple weeks ago and he loved it, so we decided to take him for another bowling session with his birthday funds. Elias had a … Continue reading

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My Helpers

Nathan and I went to a seminar at our church this morning, called Boys Alive. It was a really great talk, and I may write more about it later. One of the things the speaker talked about is the importance … Continue reading

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The Tale Of The Two Brothers

When I was a little girl, I was endlessly annoyed by one of my brothers. Now I think he’s pretty much awesome…but back then? I usually didn’t want much to do with him. There were the occasional times where he … Continue reading

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What Are We Into?

Simon gets into everything. I mean everything. He tried to eat a pencil eraser off the floor during Elias’ swim lessons this evening. He’s fast too. He’s really giving me a run for my money these last few days. His … Continue reading

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First Real Swimming Lessons

Elias has been swimming a lot in his three years. We’ve done baby and me many times, and toddler and me a lot as well. This evening, however, he had his first real swimming lessons. He got in the pool … Continue reading

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