My morning started by taking our oldest son Finley Joe to get two teeth pulled. These are his final baby teeth. A few things struck me as he sat in that chair. First, he’s a badass. He didn’t even flinch when they put the ninth shot in his mouth to numb him. He didn’t even … Continue reading Corona Virus Quarantine Day #338: It’s the little things: Friday, February 26, 2021:

Today I had parent teacher conferences at my own school. Last week I went to conferences (via zoom of course) at our kids school. I just want to point out a few things I'm reminded of each year, but these reminders somehow seem more important now for some reason. Parents go to conferences for one … Continue reading Corona Virus Quarantine Day #337: “Your Child is…” Thursday, February 25, 2021:

I’m incredibly grateful that I got the chance today to have lunch with some of my favorite buddies. Not the ones you are thinking of, these ones were just a lot younger and a bit shorter. I helped in the lunch room and it was a blast. I got hugs from my nephews and my … Continue reading Corona Virus Quarantine Day #336: Lunch Among Friends! Wednesday, February 24, 2021:

Do you ever think about what you'd do if you won the lottery? No? Just me? Well I think about it at times. Of course, to win, I'd actually have to play. I may need to get on that. Nevertheless, it's fun to think about silly things during heavy times. So we lightened the mood … Continue reading Corona Virus Quarantine Day #335: If I had a Billion Dollars: Tuesday, February 23, 2021:

It’s been a challenging day today but goodness gracious we have to celebrate the sunshine today. Last week at this time it was like -32! Yikes. The sun today was glorious. When we got home from school the girls and Fletcher and I went for a walk in the woods. It was awesome and a … Continue reading Corona Virus Quarantine Day #334: Sunshine Day: Monday, February 22, 2021:

Today was a beautiful day. I am so grateful to have spent my day doing some of my favorite things with my favorite people. Our morning started with basketball practice for both Ellen and the boys. Goodness gracious I love to be involved in youth sports. I love to watch them grow in confidence and … Continue reading Corona Virus Quarantine Day #333: Sunday Funday: Sunday, February 21, 2021:

It was a beautiful day. The sun was shining and on a 40 degree day it felt like summer with the weather we’ve had lately. We spent our day in a gym like GOD intended. I’m so grateful. Here are some highlights from our day. Fletcher discovered Snap Chat at Fiona’s basketball game on a … Continue reading Corona Virus Quarantine Day #332: Saturday, February 20, 2021:

It’s weird how sometimes the short weeks seem like the long ones...Can’t say I’m sad to see Friday has arrived. We watched a movie tonight called Flora and Ulysses. It was adorable and so very interesting. The whole premise of the movie is that there is magic in the world and sometimes we forget it … Continue reading Corona Virus Quarantine Day #331: Looking for the Magic!: Friday, February 19, 2021:

74 years ago Ellen Anne Riley was born in Chicago, Illinois, 2 months early, breech, placenta previa at a whopping 2 pounds. The fact that she survived that birth was a miracle. Ellen, now, affectionately called Gaga, left the hospital months later. The rest of that story is for a later date. For as long … Continue reading Corona Virus Quarantine Day #330: Gaga: Thursday, February 18, 2021:

We had our third straight day off school today! So much for those papers I need to grade. In many ways it’s been nice for the kids to play and just hang out. We’ve gotten some precious time to chat about Lent and what it means! Tonight for a change of pace I simply asked … Continue reading Corona Virus Quarantine Day #329: Lent! Wednesday, February 17, 2021