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The Jesus I Never Knew

by | Jun 8, 2009 | fun, philosophy of boys

The other day I noticed Spencer happily following TJ around the yard for several minutes. Curious, I asked what they were doing. “I’m Jesus,” TJ explained, “and Spencer’s my slave.” Hmmm. “I don’t think Jesus had...

FourThoughts

by | Apr 23, 2009 | fun, philosophy of boys, the girl

“So?? How is life with four?” This is the question we hear the most these days, and it’s often spoken with the eyebrows knit together, indicating concern. Whether for us or the children, we’re not sure, but either way, concern does seem...

Spring

by | Mar 18, 2009 | fun, the girl

A stretch of almost-warm days has whet my appetite for spring, even though I’m a snow lover at heart. During winter I crave snow days, but once the warm weather begins to return, I find myself searching the garden for the telltale leaves of daffodils and tulips....

Debt, Part II

by | Mar 1, 2009 | the girl

In the past 4 months our family calendar has been transformed. No longer a record of activities, it is now a record of good deeds—all the meals that have been brought, household help, playdates for the boys, and caregivers for all of us. About 6 weeks ago, my mom said...