My husband brewed a batch of beer, so there were spent grains to make some sourdough bread with! Have you ever had it? It’s so good!
Homeschooling all of a sudden
Welcome new homeschoolers! Today we return from a funeral (which is why this post is late!) of a good man who, among other things in his long, fruitful, and faith-filled life, participated in founding a small school that has grown quite a bit in recent years. The original idea was for the families involved to… Read More »
Our kids are stressed out
I guess this is turning into a bit of a series. I keep getting emails… since many fall along similar themes, let’s discuss. The basic idea coming through the mail is that Mom feels bad because she didn’t heed my toddler advice, and now she is worried that her child is not disciplined. He comes… Read More »
Toddler life
You have a four-year-old, a two-year-old, and a little baby, eh? Or something like that? I have a little pep talk for you if you feel conflicted about needing to do some work in your home but not wanting to be a mean mom who doesn’t play with her kids. You’re getting exhausted and life… Read More »
Ask Auntie Leila: My husband adds to the mess
I haven’t done an Ask Auntie Leila in a while, and this question got me going, because the answer is both practical and metaphysical or at least goes to the real differences between men and women. (But as you will see, in some marriages it’s the wife (me) who leaves her clothes on the chair,… Read More »