Monthly Archives for November 2011

The Moral of the Story

We don’t read the Bible much in our house, but we do tell Bible stories-old testament Noah, Moses, David and Goliath. New testament miracles, parables, the nativity, the crucifixion, the Easter story. So, when a few weeks ago, Andy picked … Continue reading →

21. November 2011 by Jaime V.
Categories: Kids say the darndest things | 1 comment

Goodbye Sweet Summer

Ok, most people think there are 4 equal seasons here in Michigan, but I disagree. For me, there are two main seasons: summer and not summer. Then the minor seasons: almost summer and end of summer. For me, the summer … Continue reading →

11. November 2011 by Jaime V.
Categories: Letting Go, Writing | 3 comments

There will be a good time.

Last night I walked away from the most fulfilling thing I do for myself all week. I quit the community performance choir (auditions required, albeit gentle ones at that) I joined at the end of the summer. A dear friend, … Continue reading →

08. November 2011 by Jaime V.
Categories: Letting Go, Patience Daniel Son, Yoda didn't have children | 2 comments

Candy, can they?

It was a great Halloween. And now we have a candy situation. We have lots of it. But, we are trying to help the kids build a healthy relationship with food-not just eat healthily.  We have been working towards a free and … Continue reading →

01. November 2011 by Jaime V.
Categories: Supermom | 2 comments