Bird's homework yesterday was to make a list of five things he Wants and five things he Needs. Then we had to work together to determine the price of one item he covets, find out where to get it, and figure out how he could earn the money to buy it. We went through the exercises, … [Read more...] about Want vs. Need
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Merry Christmas! I’m on it in 2010.
We, rather I, didn't get around to sending Christmas cards this year. Let's be honest. How many husbands are the ones ordering, writing, stamping, and mailing holiday cards anyway? Mac Daddy does an awful lot, but he's never dealt with holiday razzle dazzle of any sort.And I … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas! I’m on it in 2010.
The Debate That Mary Sparked
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdNYiD6JnPM]Once again the boys showed just how different they are. And yeah, it's painfully obvious that our parenting is severely lacking. Read on. I'd like to pull what my friend Erin calls the "Indian card" and just say hey, I'm Indian, … [Read more...] about The Debate That Mary Sparked
Thanks. Giving.
At the risk of ringing the cliche bell and sounding treacly mushy, I'm going to tell you that today I am feeling particularly blessed. I am thankful for Mac Daddy and my family. I am most thankful for my Bird and Deal. I cannot imagine what I was thankful for before I had them. I … [Read more...] about Thanks. Giving.
Wordless Wednesday: Veteran’s Day Salute
"Um, why are we getting the day off from school to honor animal doctors?" Bird, age 6 … [Read more...] about Wordless Wednesday: Veteran’s Day Salute
Wordless Wednesday: Shaded
The Problem with Reading a la Bret & Jermain
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-EN8dpAvBw]The problem with Bird learning to read is that I ca no longer wear my favorite T-shirt that my friend Will brought me from a Flight of the Conchords concert (never mind that he bought the shirt in a youth size for his son and in … [Read more...] about The Problem with Reading a la Bret & Jermain