Perhaps the biggest lesson parenting has taught me is not to judge. I never understood parents who did the happy dance at the bus stop on the first day of school. For years I happily spent my days with my kid, homeschooling, and enjoyed the vast majority of those days. I was judgey about those bus … [Read more...] about Our best summer ever: 3 things that helped
Returning to activity after hysterectomy
It's been one month since my robotic laparoscopic total hysterectomy and I'm feeling good! But let's back up a bit and I'll tell you how my early recovery went, how long it took to feel somewhat normal, and how I've been easing back into activity. If you missed the first post in the series, I talked … [Read more...] about Returning to activity after hysterectomy
Tourists in our own town: field trip fun
While my mom was in town last month, we decided her visit was a great excuse to do a guided tour of our little town. We'd been eyeing this for a while as a fun way to learn more about where we live. Of course, as homeschoolers, it's a great educational opportunity as well! We made a … [Read more...] about Tourists in our own town: field trip fun