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August 2013

August 29, 2013

Here, Help Here

When #4 got sick with arthritis, there was an outpouring of love from my blog...

August 27, 2013

In the Sweat, Grime, and Hand Chalk

Two and a half weeks ago, my eldest daughter started working out with me at...

August 22, 2013

Lesson Learned (and it’s a good one)

My eldest is a typical teenager who doesn't always manage to get things in the...

August 21, 2013

Ready

I'm ready for summer to be over already. The long, hot, unscheduled days have begun...

August 18, 2013

The ADD Girl Goes to Confession

I went to Confession this week after a solid month of trying. It's hard for...

August 14, 2013

A Dad, A Girl, and Call of Duty

There was a time when my husband and my eldest daughter were really close. She...

August 11, 2013

A letter to my #1 fan – Sweet Baby #7

Dear #7,My sweet baby girl, I love you too. In fact, I don't think anyone...

August 08, 2013

Just When We Thought We Were Done…

No, I'm not pregnant. What is it with you people? Babies come in their own...

August 06, 2013

He’s Home

The Computer Guy arrived home this weekend.I think the look on the baby's face when...

August 02, 2013

Praying Him Home

Somewhere over Europe right now, my husband is on his way home to us. After...

July 2013

July 31, 2013

I really don’t want to hear your birth story

I got an email today (and I get similar ones pretty often) that said "I...

July 28, 2013

So…at least there’s an upside

I saw a breathing specialist last week about the asthma that no inhaler can tame....

July 25, 2013

Housewives, Self-Respect, and Buying Yourself a Title

The house is quiet tonight. My husband is on a business trip, my eldest is...

July 25, 2013

A Palate Cleanser

Grandma has amazingly good teeth. Especially for someone in her 90s.I finally got her to...

July 24, 2013

Wanting Home

I grew up in the very southest part of South Texas. It's not a place...

July 23, 2013

What Do You Say to That?

What do you say to a friend when she says she thinks her marriage is...

July 17, 2013

Enough!!!!

I've reached the point in my life where I officially hate Legos.I used to think...

July 15, 2013

Homeschool Monday – Where I Teach

Hey! Haven't you heard? Homeschool posts are now at rebeccafrech.com Here's the link!

July 12, 2013

The Blessing of Destructo-Boy

My son broke my iPad this weekend. In his hurry to get out of the...

July 11, 2013

In Praise of the Work-from-Home Dad

I met one of my favorite neighbors and her family at the pool this afternoon....

July 08, 2013

CrossFit 90 Day Challenge – The End

The 90 day challenge ended a week ago. We still don't know the winners yet...

July 03, 2013

Fighting for Control

**I'm talking about sex and abortion. If that's not your thing, I'll see you tomorrow.**...

July 02, 2013

The Best News EVER!!!!

I took #4 to Scottish Rite Hospital for her regular, once every 4 months, arthritis...

June 2013

June 26, 2013

It’s a Baby!

(no... not mine...do you really think I wouldn't tell you?) A friend of mine sent...

June 25, 2013

My Son, a Sensory Processing Disrder, and ADHD

Two and a half years ago when our son was diagnosed with a Sensory Processing...

June 24, 2013

Homeschool Monday – Homeschooling Preschool

I got a question from a reader (I love questions, more people should ask them)...

June 20, 2013

Summer Entertainment

My husband told our children that if they could catch one of the wild bunnies...

June 19, 2013

A Tiny Bit Lost

I'm feeling a little lost these days. For the last 10 months, all of my...

June 17, 2013

Homeschool Monday – Clocking Out

Not strictly a "homeschool" post.. more of a "take care of mom so she doesn't...

June 16, 2013

Crossfit 90 Day Challenge – Two weeks to go

I finally saw the payoff today for all of the working out that I've been...