When my kids were really small I remember counting the days until summer was over. It's entirely possible that I made paper chains and tore one off every morning with my cup of coffee. This photo on the right is an oldy but a goody from 2007. It was taken by my husband. You can tell by the 14ft of space above my head. This is my reaction after … [Read more...]
Our Back to School Bible Verse
Back to school time is here. Like Everyhome, USA the first day of school is hectic, exciting, and often a little emotional. I admit I started to cry when Grace and Samuel drove away in our Chevy Suburban. It was the first time Paul and I didn't escort them ourselves. Having teenagers makes their mode of transportation different, but it doesn't … [Read more...]
Our Back to School Tradition
"What's your plans this week?" I ask my two youngest teenagers. Grace answers first, "I'm free on Wednesday morning." "Why?" Samuel asks, concerned I'm going to give him chores to do, I'm sure of it. "Because, I want to take you each out for coffee ( Translation: a decaf milk shake), it's time to set our school goals." The kids start school … [Read more...]
