Technically this is half a wrap-up since we didn't complete week 8 of our school work this week. The girls went to spend a few nights with grandparents...something they are always excited to do! But perhaps they did more work than I give them credit for. I found these pages in the toy room yesterday. … Continue reading Week 8 (Half) Wrap-Up
This week began with high winds and rain as we were hit with what was left of hurricane Matthew. I think there were quite a few folks in these parts who had to change their Thanksgiving dinner plans when they lost power and couldn't cook their turkeys. Thankfully my parents didn't, and we enjoyed a … Continue reading Week 7 Wrap-Up
Happy Thanksgiving from our house to yours as we join our hearts in gratitude to the Giver of every good and perfect gift! (James 1:17) Some thoughts on thankfulness from my commonplace... The fineness which a hymn or psalm affords Is, when the soul unto the lines accords. ~Herbert Do not let your head run … Continue reading Thanksgiving Thoughts
It's been a full week. I cannot believe we are halfway through our first term (and 1/6th of the way through our learning year). We had a beautiful nature walk on Monday afternoon, some downtown park play with friends on Thursday, and a nice long hangout with my lifelong bestie yesterday while her oldest daughter … Continue reading Week 6 Wrap-Up
I have been given a gift this afternoon - the gift of three hours of quiet. PJ is going to be away all weekend so he graciously offered to take the kids out for a bit today. So here I sit...no sound except the humming of the dishwasher, the spinning of the washing machine, and … Continue reading Week 5 Wrap-Up
My Peace in the Puzzle 