We are big on family traditions and systems around here. I love the sense of unity they give our family and the anticipation of upcoming traditions adds extra excitement to what could be ordinary days. Here’s one simple one we love: Special Pillowcases I’m not a seamstress by any stretch of the imagination, but I followed this simple method of […]
8 Things My Kids Hear Me Say Often
“What did you hear me say?” Occasionally, my kids go through a period of selective hearing loss. They start responding frequently to questions or comments I make with, “What?!” Instead of repeating myself, or getting frustrated, I learned to say the magic words, “What did you hear me say?” This response works well because I find the hearing deficit is […]
Hard Can Be Epic: Our Summer Road Trip (Part 3 of 3)
Read part 1 of this list here. Read part 2 of this list here. 7. Old Friends Are Gold We were lucky enough to see old friends in several different states along the way. It was an absolute pleasure to accept their warm hospitality and donated socks. I wasn’t kidding when I said socks kept going missing on this trip! […]