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Outnumbered: April 2014
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Who's in charge here? Tuesday, April 22, 2014. Confessions of a Summer Failure. Conversations many times since Spring Break. Confession: I AM NOT READY. I am so far from not ready. I have not even started. I have I small pile of things to look at that may. Become things we might. There will be no. Parenting penalty for failing to provide cultural stimulation to all three children every single week. There are no. So, on a day like yesterday I again "treated" my husband to the same anxious monologue about ...
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Outnumbered: March 2013
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Who's in charge here? Wednesday, March 20, 2013. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). View my other blog at:. Http:/ railroadkids.blogspot.com/. A look at train-related destinations and activities for kids in the Chicago area. TODAY ONLY: $5 off $15 Amazon Book. I love to both give and receive books and because I’m a living with less girl, I also love to pass along a good deal. I just learned that Amazon is offerin. It's Like We Know What We Are Doing. Eating Adventures Hong Kong - An Afternoon in Kowloon.
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Outnumbered: Warren Dunes
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Who's in charge here? Monday, June 22, 2015. Climbing to the top. Last Friday our family took advantage of the beautiful day to trek to to the eastern shore of Lake Michigan for a day at Warren Dunes State Park. The boys at the top of the Big Hill. No swimming due to wind and rip currents,. But the beach was fun anyway. Dipping toes in the icy water. All the way down! After almost three miles of trail hiking,. Little bodies get tired! Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my other blog at:. I can't sl...
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Outnumbered: April 2013
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Who's in charge here? Thursday, April 18, 2013. Quotes of the day. Quotes of the day (all before 8:30 am). Anna, you're an artist of butter! It's like a real painting! Erik, describing Anna's post-pancake breakfast fork and plate art. I don't want a walrus for a pet. They're too blubbery." - Anna. Monday, April 8, 2013. You might be a Lutheran if. On most Sunday nights, Jamieson makes pizza. He has mastered the art of homemade dough and we have a family love affair with Weyauwega Cheese. This morning Wil...
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Outnumbered: Summer Vacation, Days 1 & 2
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Who's in charge here? Tuesday, June 3, 2014. Summer Vacation, Days 1 and 2. Two days of summer vacation under our belts . wait, no one here wears belts! Ah, lazy summer days! We started low-key yesterday with nothing nothing to do and nowhere to go. We had some fitful discussions of what to do during our three months of summer - fun things, scholarly things, house-cleaning things. When presented with the big "What do you want to do this summer? The one with the really big slide? Monday, the kids played t...
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Outnumbered: May 2015
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Who's in charge here? Saturday, May 30, 2015. On the last day of school, I let out the dog first thing in the morning and noticed that the three babies had gotten huge. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). View my other blog at:. Http:/ railroadkids.blogspot.com/. A look at train-related destinations and activities for kids in the Chicago area. TODAY ONLY: $5 off $15 Amazon Book. It's Like We Know What We Are Doing. Eating Adventures Hong Kong - An Afternoon in Kowloon. Turkey sandwiches with mustard.
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Outnumbered: September 2013
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Who's in charge here? Monday, September 23, 2013. Sunday, September 22, 2013. We discovered a new favorite orchard on Saturday. The day was beautiful, just perfect for an orchard outing. We decided to try a new place this year since we are always on the hunt for places that are enjoyable for the kids, but not overwhelming in terms of crowds or prices. After a quick online search. We chose Honey Hill Orchard. In Waterman. It was wonderful! Anna brought Scout, her classroom's pet bear. Because we had alrea...
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Outnumbered: May 2013
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Who's in charge here? Wednesday, May 22, 2013. Some observations of the day. Today's insights into my children's minds:. Erik: "When I'm a train engineer, the only time I'm going to stop driving trains is to come to church. Then I'll go back to the trains." Nice. Anna: "One of my friends thinks there will be ice cream in heave. I don't think so. There will be pickles! And cheese." Okay. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). View my other blog at:. Http:/ railroadkids.blogspot.com/. Some observations of the day.
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Outnumbered: August 2013
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Who's in charge here? Tuesday, August 20, 2013. Children who would rather go to school than pose for pictures. It's been a good summer, but we're all ready for a little less togetherness. Bring on the school days! Says the two year old who has just learned how to open the fridge and freezer and help himself to Popsicles.) So, on with the business of being at home while the big kids are at school. Clean that kitchen - only halfway - then marvel that it's already time to pick them up. Already? View my othe...
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Outnumbered: July 2015
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Who's in charge here? Tuesday, July 7, 2015. Do you see what we see? Just when I'm completely exasperated with the mom-at-home life, God gives me a nudge to say, "There are good things here." Today's tiny moment came with feathers. Ye olde minivan was about to shift into reverse and take the gang to our public pool for morning swimming lessons - a chilly prospect on a 60-degree morning. William piped up with, "What's that animal in the garage? Nature is weird and it takes a 3-year old to spot the silly.
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