Oh, 2020...you really are a pain. At this point in the year, it's sad to say but I'm almost unfazed by weird, random cancellations and things just NOT going according to plan. I mean, what's new, right? I'm supposed to be reporting back about Asher's big open water swim challenge from last night.....but, of course, like… Continue reading 2020 strikes again
Busy Day and Asher’s New Challenge!
I have a busy day ahead of me today. I have an appointment on the far other side of town which will eat up a big chunk of the morning. The boys have a virtual piano lesson at 2 pm (doesn't really affect me since I can still work during that time, but I still need… Continue reading Busy Day and Asher’s New Challenge!
Church: Pandemic-style and Travel Tuesday: Venetian-style
Last night we went to the 6:30 pm Monday night service offered by our church. This is actually only the 2nd time we have been there in person since March. All services had been offered virtually, but they've been back in person too now for a while. I especially wanted to go in person last night… Continue reading Church: Pandemic-style and Travel Tuesday: Venetian-style
Monday Motivation: Own your story
Last week Thursday we had a pizza and movie night- well, only Ivan and I watched the movie since the kids were outside at the neighbor’s house. We rented “Little Women”- I’d been wanting to see it for a long time, the one that came out at the end of 2019.Side note: I think I… Continue reading Monday Motivation: Own your story
People!!
I really hadn't realized it, but we had not seen PEOPLE in a really, really long time. I mean, we have "kind of" seen some people- obviously we now see my parents, we went to a friend's for a bonfire a few weeks ago and I've seen my neighbors out and about. But in terms of… Continue reading People!!
Life is short: Google Cal for the win
Hi August. Where did you come from, you sneaky little bugger?? 😁Seriously though, it feels rather impossible that it's August. Like, 3 months from Halloween? Practically Christmas season??!Apparently time flies for me regardless of whether I'm super busy or super not busy. Correction- I think I always find a way to be "busy". Probably just… Continue reading Life is short: Google Cal for the win
Some hope and promise?!
Over this past year or so, we’ve had some increasing issues with Asher no longer wanting to play the piano. Especially during the last school year, we had a LOT of days that he would really push back against practicing and even going to lessons. We started to hear the words “I’m going to quit”… Continue reading Some hope and promise?!
High/ Low- Random Edition
In the mood for some randomness today, so here ya go! High/lows from the last couple days, in no particular order.High: Stuff is growing in my garden! I pulled out a bunch of delicious green beans yesterday and the jalapenos and serranos are growing well too. I think the lettuce is basically done for, and… Continue reading High/ Low- Random Edition
Change is hard
Today the boys are going off with our neighbor girl and her dad to a State Park with hiking trails and a big lake/ beach for the whole day. This is the neighbor that I mentioned before is moving away (this weekend already!! ☹ ). The boys both seem to be getting really sad and… Continue reading Change is hard
Better Breaks
My planning paid off and I had a nice day yesterday! I mentioned in my reading list on Sunday that I’ve been reading The New Corner Office, the e-book by Laura Vanderkam about how to work better from home. One section that caught my eye was about “taking breaks”. This advice was geared toward working people,… Continue reading Better Breaks
GRATEFUL KAE 