Dinosaurs Everywhere!

September 30, 2015 by Jess

All things DINOSAUR

First Full Week in Madrid

September 16, 2015 by Mitch Cooper

The kids had a fantastic week of school. Jess and I are so thankful that they all are enjoying their teachers and their classes. Instead of kicking and screaming when he's supposed to be getting ready for school, Truman wakes up, asks Jess if it's a school day, and whoops out a loud "YES!!!" with a fist pump if she tells him it is. It's just amazing.

Okay Iowans ...

June 20, 2015 by Mitch Cooper

Okay Iowans, my favorite people in the whole world are on their way. Please take care of them!

Thursday Blues

January 16, 2015 by Mitch Cooper

Last night Addi was super quiet and grumpy. When I got home from work and I tried to talk to her she made the point of ignoring me. Hmmm, a bit strange, but we roll with it. Then when she wouldn't set the table and I got after her she blew up and stormed upstairs to her room in a huff. Hmmm again. Obviously this is not about setting the table. ...

It's Monday already? Wasn't it just Friday?

January 12, 2015 by Mitch Cooper

It's nearly 10:00pm, the kids are in bed and Jess is in the kitchen madly whipping up paleo desserts that she can take to bible study (they rotate bringing treats) in the morning. She's feeling the pressure because everyone knows she's grain-free and she basically has to prove to them that you can have food that doesn't taste like crap. No pressure. ...

Sunday Dishes

January 11, 2015 by Mitch Cooper

Saturday and More Doctor Fun

January 10, 2015 by Mitch Cooper

We successfully made it through our short week (two days in school for the kids, and three days in the office for me)! For being a short week, it definitely seemed long but I suppose the first few days coming back from a vacation always feel long. ...

Henry Concerned about My Farmer Image

January 08, 2015 by Mitch Cooper in Things our kids say

Henry: Dad, when we move to Iowa do you think you'll have hair?

Me: No, I think that's pretty unlikely.

(pause)

Henry: Do you think you'll look better as a farmer with hair or without?

Back to the Salt Mines

January 07, 2015 by Mitch Cooper in Henry, Truman

Back to work today. Luckily it was a slow-ish day but still plenty of action.

After giving the kids nearly three weeks of close contact inside our house, we are trying hard to find our polite, nice children. Towards that end ...