Monthly Archives: November 2010
Advent Thankful
Yesterday, for my sake, my husband did something he hates: hanging pictures. Yes, after two months of bare walls in the Hoho home, he lovingly nailed paintings and pictures on our wall, while August followed behind him with a hammer. … Continue reading
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The Waiting
Yesterday was the first day of Advent. The word comes from the Latin, “Adventus,” which means, “arrival, approach, coming.” Usually, we think of this entire season leading up to the big day of Christmas as “Christmastime,” but the church throughout … Continue reading
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Thankful for Thanksgiving.
Today I’m thankful that I’ve decided to go on a Thanksgiving week hiatus. This was not originally my plan, but after spending yesterday sick as a dog and allowing my son to watch, like, eight episodes of Cailou while I … Continue reading
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“May spelled backwards”
Of course, there are still six days left before the loveliness that is Thanksgiving presents itself to our tables. This is just to get us pumped… Yam by Bruce Guernsey The potato that ate all its carrots, can see … Continue reading
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Why I failed Revolutionary Parenting.
I’m usually not a prickly person. I don’t argue much because I honestly don’t have a lot to defend. Most of my opinions are moldable and if I read something different than what I believe, it usually causes me to … Continue reading
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Thankful Time!
So I mentioned yesterday that my grandfather not only survived the week when we thought we were going to lose him, he came through with humor and gentleness. So thankful. I’m also grateful for: Our Thankful Tree. August and I … Continue reading
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Pregnant Sad vs Thankful
I spent this past Saturday feeling a little blue. Saturdays tend to be days that make me sad. I always have really high expectations for a day of freedom and time with my husband, but the freedom usually makes for … Continue reading
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For Pawpaw, on Veteran’s Day
Today is Veteran’s Day. I grew up going to “Veteran’s Day” events with my grandparents (Meemaw and Pawpaw), who were always invited to anything honoring veterans (and usually written about the in the local paper following that event). That’s because … Continue reading
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The Great Story
I’ve been thinking about stories lately, mostly because my two-year-old is obsessed with them. I don’t just mean he wants a story about a bear and a toad becoming friends. I mean, while I’m changing his diaper, he wants me … Continue reading
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How to Teach a Two-Year-Old to be Thankful
Sorry. I don’t have the answer. But, Saturday as I was giving August some happy Wonder Pets time while taking an afternoon snooze beside him on the couch, I foggily heard Moose (the friendly Nick Jr. ringmaster of sorts) announcing … Continue reading
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