Monthly Archives: May 2008

Mystery Shave

Posted on May 30, 2008 by tje

One recent morning I was faced with a mystery. There was no chalk outline, and the police did not festoon the area with yellow tape, but it was still deeply perplexing. (Not that this is saying much; it doesn’t take … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings, Silliness | 10 Comments

Anyone Got Dirt?

Posted on May 29, 2008 by KME

Tim ordered some dirt for his garden last weekend. Right now most of it is still sitting in our driveway, which you could probably see on Google Earth if you were bored. The kids, of course, found a better use … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Life, Project 366 | 4 Comments

Tomato Stake Parenting

Posted on May 28, 2008 by KME

Yesterday was a lousy day. Not the whole day, just one little slice of it (or maybe two or three slices). As a result of some mother/child interactions that were NOT pleasant, Tim and I have decided to begin a … Continue reading →

Posted in Daniel, Parenting | 15 Comments

WFMW – Free Grocery Money

Posted on May 27, 2008 by KME

Life changes when you go On A Budget. There is both freedom and boundaries. I find it an interesting exercise. It’s difficult to say “no” but I’m extremely grateful that many times all I am saying no to is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Budget & Money, Works for Me Wednesday | 5 Comments

Teens in Service

Posted on May 27, 2008 by KME

Sometimes the house isn’t quite full enough with just five children. The signs include: periods of silence ranging from 10 to 45 seconds, cupboards and refrigerators with food still visible, and clean, tidy surfaces. There’s only one thing to do … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Project 366 | 11 Comments