Darth Truman's New Apprentice
A new apprentice has been chosen ...
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Okay Iowans ...
Okay Iowans, my favorite people in the whole world are on their way. Please take care of them!
Truman's Homeschool Day
On Wednesdays, Truman stays home with Jess and they have homeschool. He learns a little bit, spends some quality time with him Mom, and in general, gets a break from the all-day, everyday grind at school. ...
Read MoreThursday Blues
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. ...
Read MoreIt's Monday already? Wasn't it just Friday?
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. ...
Read MoreSaturday and More Doctor Fun
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. ...
Read MoreBack to the Salt Mines
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 ...
Read MoreA Little like Beijing
Yesterday as a family we went out for a 3.5 mile bike and walk. There is a section of the king's old hunting grounds called El Pardo that is accessible from a spot near our house. The walk was nice, except for the occasional fit from Truman where he would throw his bike down and refuse to go any further.
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