Monthly Archives: September 2008

It’s Ok

Today I was struck by the realization of sin and just how mush that bite of the apple cost! Just one little bite on Eve’s part changed everything. Sin is such a small word to describe the devastation that has … Continue reading

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The BAG of all BAGS!

My mom carries her purse or handbag wherever she goes. She always has it with her… even if she really doesn’t need it. It is her sidekick. I do not carry a purse or handbag by nature. Maybe it is … Continue reading

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Meeting the Neighbours

Country living is full of adventures and challenges we have not encountered in the city. The latest is the critter that has taken residence in our garage… a skunk! He is in control and seems to know it! Sanj was … Continue reading

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Playing Catch Up…

I have been extremely busy or too tired to blog lately and have really missed it. I love putting pictures with my blog so I was at a disadvantage because the camera cord was packed away… till now! So here … Continue reading

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Changing Seasons

My life for the past 8 years or so has been one that involved the boys school in a huge way. It was a place I loved and wanted to do whatever it took to spread that love and specialness … Continue reading

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Dreams

I am a dreamer. I have dreams pretty much every night. I can’t not even imagine not dreaming. It is all good except when I have reoccurring nightmares! My worst one is that my teeth have all fallen out. It … Continue reading

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Brothers and Sisters

You may have seen the shows where they show dogs and their owners … and how so often a dog resembles their owner or vise versa. How odd or how interesting. Well lately I have noticed couples… married couples seem … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday to Me!

Today I turned 40 years old! The number does sound old!!! I remember old people turning 40 and thinking … wow… I can’t imagine life when I am 40! Tada… I am 40 years old. I actually feel fabulous. I … Continue reading

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Country Living

I have always been a city girl. So I thought… but it is probably simply because I did not know the joys of country living. I love it. I love our house. Though it is quite a bit smaller, it … Continue reading

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The Move

Did you ever notice that words like “move” and “pack” are 4 letter words??? Well there is a reason… eespecially when you are moving a family of 8! We survived. I don’t have much to say about the moving day … Continue reading

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September 11

I just can’t help but acknowledge this day. 9/11 … how much has changed since that day. I can’t help think of all the children that lost parents or all the children born without their dad. I don’t have anything … Continue reading

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A Morning Person

It is 5:30 a.m. and I am up! Ok I still feel kind of groggy… but not enough to fall back asleep~ I have been doing quite good with the whole getting up and trying to be organized in the … Continue reading

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Boys Are So WEIRD!

Our house is in a very discombobulated state. I am SO ready to be moved and out of here. I am getting in a bad mood just simply because enough is enough. My poor sons are at a loss for … Continue reading

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39 and counting!

I am saying goodbye to the 30s soon. I am looking forward to this next decade with anticipation. The 30s for me was about discovery usually by trial and error. I often lost myself in the midst of motherhood and … Continue reading

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The Visit

Yesterday I spent part of the day with my dad. To be honest, the night before, I didn’t want to go. I was feeling that I was wasting time. I have so much to do and did not feel the … Continue reading

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First day of school…

Today Zachary started grade one! Big day for a big boy! Josh and I have continued our bosom buddies relationship… The rest of the boys are old pros… ready to check out the new classroom and new teachers. All in … Continue reading

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Rough life!

There is nothing more annoying than life throwing you a curve and your mother is looking at it as a photo op.

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Jesus Loves Me This I Know

It is such a simple song… ” Jesus loves this I know… little ones to Him belong, they are weak but He is strong…. Yes Jesus loves me… the Bible tells me so.” Rather than the Bible tells me so… … Continue reading

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