Over 16 years ago, Steve and I bought our first brand new couch, love seat, and chair. Before that we had always had used furniture. After raising two kids and a dog, the upholstery on our furniture has definitely seen better days. We thought about buying new furniture, but both the chair and love seat …
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Q101.1 Last Day: Meeting Electra
Sophia, Electra, and Alexander On Wednesday Alexander and Sophia asked if we could go to the Q101.1 alternative rock radio station and peek in on their last day of broadcasting. Sure, why not? This is the radio station we have been listening to since we moved to the Chicago area 13 years ago from Kansas. …
With Maturity New Interests Come
Alexander turned 15 in May. As he has matured over the last few years, his interests have changed. Where he once spent hours upon hours playing video games and Legos, I don't see him sitting in front of the XBOX quite as often and he recently packed up all of his Lego's.With maturity new interests come. There …
Getting Away for An Afternoon
Sometimes getting away from the normal day to day activities and spending time in nature can do wonders for your soul. Yesterday morning Sophia's babysitting job for the day was cancelled and we took advantage of the extra time by heading out to Matthiessen State Park for the afternoon. I think we must feel drawn …
Making Christmas Ornaments
All of my shopping is done except going out tomorrow to buy food for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. I am on a one month break from work. Homeschool group doesn't meet for two weeks. Today begins the first of my relaxing days. I feel the spirit of Christmas filling me as I begin to appreciate …
Living Simply Brings Happiness
One morning early last week I was walking Izzy when I realized that with each step I took, there was a little hop. I felt almost like I was as light as a feather hoping along our walking path with a great big smile that came from nowhere. The next day it was the same. The day after the …
"Not" Back To School Picnic and More Bragging
Today the kids and I celebrated another year of homeschooling at an annual NOT Back To School picnic. Many friends have been posting pictures of their kid's first day of school on Facebook. This is our "NOT back to school" photo taken before leaving for the picnic. Sophia on the zipline. Alexander inside this awesome …
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Growing Up Is Fun To Do
I think I am one of the few moms that doesn't miss my children being babies. Don't get me wrong, I loved when they were babies. I loved nursing them, reading together, sleeping together, and playing together. Really, I loved everything about them as babies, toddlers, and children. I feel like Steve and I embraced …
Busy! Busy! Busy!
This year I was able to spend Mother's Day with my own momma. The sad thing is all of us forgot it was even Mother's Day until Sunday morning when we thought about going out to eat. We were so busy focusing on Sophia's play. But, I enjoyed having my mom here celebrating in Sophia's …
Exhausting, Yet Fulfilling Week
Our week has been full of dress rehearsals, volunteering, visiting family and five shows. I am exhausted, but so happy inside. My body came through for me and I was able to enjoy every moment of this week.Alexander, who has been saving for an iPAD, realized he had enough money when Grandma Jo gave him …
The Life and Adventures of Cateepoo 