Category Archives: My Family

Oh the innocence

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Amy

In the car after picking up one of my daughter’s best friends for a play date. She recently moved from our neighborhood to another one nearby. The move required her to switch schools. She’s African American. Me: So, how’s your … Continue reading →

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How we talk to our kids about gay marriage & other tough questions, Part 2

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Amy

Kids ask a lot of questions; it’s their job. As I said last week, as parents, our job is to answer them. Hayley asked an innocent enough question at the lunch table the other day from which a very interesting … Continue reading →

Posted in Kids, Love & Marriage, My Deep Thoughts, My Family, My Life, Parenting Tips & Tools | 3 Comments

How we talk to our kids about gay marriage & other tough questions

Posted on December 14, 2009 by Amy

Photo by Oberazzi An interesting conversation bloomed at the lunch table with our 7 and 9 year olds the other day. One small question turned into a full-blown discussion about gay marriage and I thought I’d let you in on … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving mostly bloopers photo shoot

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Amy

Thanksgiving is my 2nd favorite holiday. (A gold star to the first person who can guess my first.) We enjoyed a great time with my sister and her family who came all the way out from California. (Speaking of gold … Continue reading →

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Oh hi!

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Amy

Guess what, we’re still alive. That’s no small feat considering the amount of candy we’ve consumed in the last 4 days. Speaking of which, here’s my token Halloween photo: It’s only the boys, obviously, but that’s because the girls in … Continue reading →

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The littles run amuck

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Amy

It’s 11:17 pm. And I’m awake. This is completely unacceptable. So what am I doing? Well, not falling asleep for one. For two, I’m strategizing. Apparently the game is on between me and the littles. Currently they’re kickin’ my booty. … Continue reading →

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Oh my stars I’m a piece of work

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Amy

So. While school is generally going swimmingly, it does require all members of this household to be up and out before 7:30 am on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. We have a few dilly-dalliers among us, so occasionally it makes for … Continue reading →

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3 Scripture memory resources

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Amy

We’re on a quest in our house to memorize more Scripture. Recently, we’ve found some music specifically for this purpose and I’m always amazed at how easy it is to learn something when it’s put to music. Our kids have … Continue reading →

Posted in Homeschooling, Kids, My Family, My Life, Parenting Tips & Tools, Spiritual Formation | 3 Comments

School days

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Amy

Alright friends, there’s much going on in this house of ours. The most exciting (and time-consuming) has been the start of school last week for the oldest two and the start of preschool for #3 tomorrow! Whew! There’s a lot … Continue reading →

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Big love-it-like-ice-cream day!

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Amy

Oh it’s a big day around here. Two of the 4 start school today and I am ECSTATIC. Looks like our homeschooling days are changing from me bearing the whole burden to me sharing the burden and I’m very, very … Continue reading →

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