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  • Watching Them Shine

    Andy is in soccer this fall. Over the past week, he has been absolutely blowing us away with how much he’s improved. He’s regained his confidence, and he’s quickly becoming a real soccer player. I…

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  • From Scares to Schooldays

    Last weekend, all the kids were playing together, like in the picture below. They were in a “train,” tugging Maizy along. Destiny and Cory wandered off to do something else, leaving Andy and Evan continuing…

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  • Head Start

    I just got a phone call from Head Start—both of my baby boys, Evan and Cory, were accepted this year! That means all three of my kids will be starting school next month. I’m going…

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  • At the Edge of My Patience

    I am about 99% certain that Evan has Attention Deficit Disorder. He’s been potty trained for a few months now, and suddenly—without any major life changes—he’s started peeing his pants 4–5 times a day for…

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  • A Small Town Fourth

    This morning we got up early and headed out to the Independence Day parade. I walked about a third of the way with Andy, Cory, and Maizy before my mom came by with Destiny and…

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