We didn’t spend our Black Friday shopping this year. Instead, we gathered the freshman lacrosse players for an uplifting and rewarding afternoon putting together boodle boxes for American troops stationed abroad. The days leading up to our gathering were spent with moms exchanging texts about thoughtful, meaningful items that could stand the long trip and… Read More
It’s hard to believe, but it’s true… John turned fifteen years old today! I am so proud of the young man he has become, and for the supreme blessing of being his mom. He’s driven, hard-working, kind, a leader, easy to befriend and has a pretty fantastic sense of humor emerging. I often glimpse him… Read More
We got the Greenlight Card for John last year on his 14th birthday. We did a fair amount of research before deciding on this one and, almost a year into using it, are so happy with it! He has a set monthly allowance. When he earns or is given money outside of that, he gives… Read More
If you’ve been around here for a little bit, you will know that since both of my boys have birthdays within a month of Christmas we give them a “forever gift” every year to celebrate rather than a toy, hoodie or video game. This gift is something that we hope they will have forever, rather than something that is… Read More
I know I promised y’all this weeks ago, but virtual learning around here has meant all hands on deck. We are in our fourth week at home and it has been a challenge! Virtual Learning Spaces Video Tour Here’s a video tour of both of their virtual learning spaces. Afterwards, I have gone into more… Read More
There is just a small group of kids that move from our elementary school to our middle school. That alone was a hard adjustment for John entering 6th grade. With Whit starting middle school virtually, I dreamed for weeks about a way to help the small group of kids that were in his shoes find… Read More
In lieu of today’s traditional Sunday Supper, I thought I’d share the virtual cooking camp that Whit has been attending daily! It’s headed up by Rachel Ray, is completely free, targeted at ages 8 – 15 years, and happens daily from today through August 14. We started July 30 and have had so much fun!… Read More