Kate’s Blog – Page 103

Burnt to a Crisp

If I was on the verge of burning out a few months ago, then today I’m officially toast burnt to a crisp. Burnout is a very real thing. That is why, after saving a draft of this post for some time now, I’ve chosen to expose myself like this. I think most moms face burnoutRead the whole post >>

Spilt Milk + Raspberries + Yogurt = Crying

Don’t cry over spilled milk. Moms of food-flinging, fidgety babes know the adage all too well, and perhaps we can summon the strength to successfully dam the tears over a pool of milk on the table. But a raspberry smoothie splattered over beige carpet? That’s a different story altogether. My friends, when you’re faced withRead the whole post >>

My Personality Type, According to My Daughter

Recently, Madeline decided she wanted to learn more about the human brain. (When your husband’s evening reading selections include Primer of Diagnostic Imaging and Brain Imaging, your children are more apt to take a special interest in human anatomy.) I showed her a color-coded diagram of the brain and pointed to the green section. “That’sRead the whole post >>

On the Eve of Homeschooling

Madeline can’t wait to officially start school after Labor Day – if you can call 40 to 45 minutes of reading practice and an introduction to basic math as “official” school. Honestly, I think more than anything she’d like a chance to ride the big, old cheesewagon, but, alas, it’s a short commute from herRead the whole post >>

The Forever "I Do"

Thirty-eight years ago today with God as their witness my parents made a promise to love each other for better or worse, in rich and in poor, and in sickness and in health. Mom was 18 and Dad was 19. Just two kids in love, but that didn’t stop them from taking their vows seriously.Read the whole post >>