Light and Darkness – a Good Friday poem

In the beginning was the WordThe Word was with GodAnd the Word was God - Mighty God Everlasting Father Prince of Peace All things were made and came into existence through Him The Bread of Life The Good Shepherd The true Vine The Way The Truth… In Him was the light and that light was …

The Sad Raccoon

He was sad today.  There was not much different today than the other days.  The raccoon got up from the couch and went to sit in the chair.  Maybe the change would help.  The chair allowed him to look outside the window. What's going on out there? he thought as he rested his head on …

Good Friday Painting

We just celebrated Easter.  It was different this year with everything going on.  Everything is different. However, the one constant through it all is God.  While the world changes, He never does.  On Good Friday, we are reminded of the great sacrifice of our Lord.  This video shows part of our celebration of the day …

Hopes, Dreams, Creativity

Today I've been rather nostalgic and have been going through old things of mine. I found a couple of my old journals and notebooks that I would write some of the most random things. These topics include, but are not limited to, my thoughts on magnets, a ransom note poem (that I hope was part …

Through the Tepee, a New Traveler

Teddy was playing with his favorite ball, trying to get the whole thing in his mouth. Maybe if he squished it real hard, all at once, it would finally fit this time. He wasn't paying attention to Lily and Jacob talking with their Red Bear and Mr. Fox. But Teddy glanced their way to see …

Journal Entry – To the West is Death

There are a few journals found within the greater story of Ethan Faust.  This is an except from one of those journals from someone who signs only as – U. There is a saying here in the Keha, "To the West is Death".  It is older than anyone can say.  I mention it because of how accurate …

A Look at Everything on Disney+

We're pretty excited for the new Disney+ streaming service to come out on November 12th in our household.  For $7 a month, it seems like the best deal in the streaming world for anyone with children (and even those who do not have children).  Disney+ is being Beta tested in the Netherlands.  This has given …

Friendship series 4

A Bad Friend by Ned Dnarts A mouth on his head Another on his back Twice as many things are said. Some said to the face The rest said to your back Like your face is a disgrace. What kind of friend is that?   A Time to Talk by Robert Frost When a friend …

Friendship series 3

Hug O’War by Shel Silverstein I will not play at tug o’ war I’d rather play at hug o’ war Where everyone hugs Instead of tugs Where everyone giggles And rolls on the rug Where everyone kisses And everyone cuddles And everyone wins It would be great if everyone wanted to play Hug o’ war …

Friendship series 2

Plutarch the Greek essayist said - I don’t need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I nod; my shadow does that much better. Friends should challenge you and make you better, and stronger. A poem with and unknown author The best kind of people are the ones that come into …

Even If – MercyMe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6B8SjPxo8o   “Even If” is a reminder to people in difficult situations that don’t seem to go away. God was worthy long before any of those circumstances even showed up. This song is a declaration to God that even if He went silent and never said another word, He’s still worthy to be praised and …

Harry Potter and the Impact of Reading

This is a paper I wrote for one of my classes 4 years ago.  It highlights my love of reading and attributes that love to Harry Potter.  It's a long read, but if you love Harry Potter and are interested in my thoughts on how it has positively impacted the love of reading in young …

Friendship series 1

Friendship by Shel Silverstein I've discovered a way to stay friends forever-- There's really nothing to it. I simply tell you what to do And you do it!! While this is a fun little poem and it both made me chuckle and reminded me of what my children must think friendship means, it also highlights …

Fast and Slow: a poem for parents

Time goes by so slowly But where did it go I get stuck in the same minute It never seems to pass But I never seem to have enough Time The minutes They crawl by Weren't you just crawling? You are so big But yesterday you were so small Was it yesterday Or was it …

Doing what you love

This summer has been incredibly busy (and not only because of being a SAHD to 3 kids under 3 years of age). You only have so many good weather weekends with summer in Wisconsin, and we jam packed them with visits with friends/family, lake excursions, pool time, and other fun activities. But for me the …

Drawings of a Middle and High Schooler

When I was younger, I envied my Dad and my sister for their artistic abilities.  I wanted to be able to sketch something awesome at the drop of a hat.  Whatever I tried to draw took me many tries and didn't always turn out. I recently came across a bunch of drawings that I kept …

Home-Base

“Well, that was one of the more interesting places we’ve been to,” August said as the Doorway closed behind him. “There was no one there,” Francis said. “And it was too cold.”  He did not find the same things interesting that August did.   Francis preferred to learn about the different people of the worlds they …

So far so good…

At the beginning of the this month, Emily started back at work full time.  This has definitely been an adjustment. It was a major change bringing Teddy home and still having Emily off work too.  But I think we were able to divide and conquer very well.  I was still able take the twins grocery …

Francis and August stories

I'm working on some more stories featuring Francis and August (from the world of my greater story - Ethan Faust). One of the fun parts I'm having with these stories is that I'm using some of my old LEGOs to help tell them. So, I'm planning on writing and posting some stories when we get …

Outside is where it’s at!

It's great to get out and away from the TV and explore the parks and just be outside!