Over 20 years and four children - you'd think that's enough time and children to figure this picky eaters thing out but I haven't quite. It's a process, like I am sure for most parents. Still, although we do have our struggles and battles over food, overall I would say my … [Read more...]
Keeping busy (and sane) during the pandemic
Keeping busy during this pandemic has not been a problem for us, in spite of being mostly locked down. Trying to stay sane is an uphill battle, me losing it most of the time and then making small advances that tend not to last long. It's work in progress. Keeping busy means I … [Read more...]
Daily routine ~ Looking forward to a short week ahead
The days and weeks have been more repetitive than ever, with all of us following the same routine with little variation. Working from home, having a schedule for the kids - staying more or less focused and productive (some days decidedly less productive than I'd like to). The … [Read more...]
The first week of Summer Break
I've never been so happy/ relieved about the end of a school year. The last few months have been a challenge because of the lock down. I wouldn't mind homeschooling under normal circumstances, that is if we didn't also have to work full-time from home. We are still going to … [Read more...]
Staying busy – pool time, reading, bread-baking
This weekend is Memorial Day, so Brian and I have an extra day off. We both needed it. It's been a good balance of productive and relaxing: the back porch is deep-cleaned, the pool is set up. We picked up groceries, made a nice meal of fried chicken and Napoleons, did some movie … [Read more...]
A better week ~ ciabatta bread, an old birdhouse, lots of work
This past week went better than the one before, I was in a better place mentally. Not a good place - but I felt functional most of the time. The work was busy, some weeks are like that. I am grateful to have a steady job, but it is often draining. The homeschooling is still … [Read more...]