…than the grandest intention. I love this quote. Probably because I am a grand-intender by nature. But when I fall short (or FAIL) of accomplishing what I intend… long story short… discouragement bamboozles me,...
Read MorePosted by Jenny | Feb 19, 2011 | Family & Friends, Joel, Olivia |
There is a certain substitute at my kids’ school that… shall we say… has not found favor in the eyes of my children. {photo cred} On the way home from school today the oldest (11) said, “I don’t...
Read MorePosted by Jenny | Feb 18, 2011 | Blog, Sparkle, Goodness, Awesome |
It’s been a bit busy lately… I recently had someone ask, “So. What’re you up to today?” My mind raced… “Do I say I have 2 posts due, a class to prepare to teach, a video to finish...
Read MorePosted by Jenny | Feb 18, 2011 | General, Parenting/Family |
Or is it? I hear people misuse the word ironic more than they do not. Is that ironic? But my point… Irony. (see 2.a.) I’m talking about the times I yelled at one of the kids…. YOU! BE! NICE! TO! YOUR! SISTER!...
Read MorePosted by Jenny | Feb 17, 2011 | Joel, Parenting/Family |
Field trips. Good times, no? Last week I got to drive a group of five 5th grade boys to a field trip. Before my son agreed I could chaperon, he had a few rules: I wasn’t allowed to say, “WHAT UP MAH PEEEEEPS?!”...
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