Officially only one kid left to graduate. In two years, I will officially have no more children to home educate. She’s off to college this […]
Family Life
{Family} Happy Mother’s Day
When I had my first child after 4+ years of infertility, I was over the moon. She was such a happy baby, always talking to […]
Marriage rates by generations
There has been such a breakdown of culture lately, that it’s not a surprise that marriage rates are also declining. Many in Gen Z choose […]
{Family} Happy Birthday!
Happy birthday to my first two children, born on the same day. The oldest born at 6:20 p.m., the other at 6:20 a.m. My sweet […]
{Prodigal Children}
I read an interesting article about prodigal children today. The author outlines how, after a time of grieving and hope for reconciliation, the parents of […]
{Family Life} Merry Christmas
We celebrated Christmas today. We had four of our seven girls present, along with Papa R and Nana J. It’s a tough year for my […]
{seasons} this is 54
Another year, another birthday. I told the waitress at Texas Roadhouse that I’m 75. I don’t know why they think they have to know your […]
{birthday} Piper Noelle is one!
Yup, I’m THAT dog mom. I waited 20 years to get another dog, one that I could actually train, spend time with, and not distract […]
{Lasts} with my mom
No matter what kind relationship you have with someone, there will always be “lasts.” The last time you spoke. The last time you laughed together. […]
{Vacation} 5th annual South Dakota trip
In 2020, when Colorado was a fascist tyrannical nightmare, we took many road trips seeking freedom. That’s when we discovered South Dakota. It is only […]