Category Archives: Kids

Survival

Posted on January 20, 2012 by christine

Some things I may never understand. In fact, there are a lot of things I’m sure I will never understand. For the most part, I’m ok with that. Most things I don’t understand don’t need to be understood by me. … Continue reading →

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Another Day

Posted on January 15, 2012 by christine

Today I wonder why I even tried. I’ve been feeling like garbage lately – had some sort of virus that’s been knocking me down pretty hard – and I had decided yesterday that today I wasn’t going to church. Kimball … Continue reading →

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Laughter, about Medicine

Posted on January 8, 2012 by christine

There are some things in life about which you must choose either to laugh or cry. Either option is fitting, and the choice must depend on how the release will make you feel. There is merit to both responses, and … Continue reading →

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Breaking Down

Posted on January 5, 2012 by christine

Last night, I had one of those nights when everything seems too overwhelming. Spent a good long while sobbing in my sweet husband’s arms. There is just too much expected of me, and too much I don’t know how to … Continue reading →

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Don’t Quit

Posted on December 29, 2011 by christine

I spent several hours over that last few days cleaning my room. I am not a messy person, so you might be surprised to hear that I could really spend HOURS cleaning my own room, but it is true. Hours … Continue reading →

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After the Fact

Posted on December 27, 2011 by christine

Well, the hype and stress of the holiday are over. I’m happy to say that Christmas Day, while not picture perfect, was a VAST improvement over years past and did not meet my (negative) expectations. We opted to skip the … Continue reading →

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And so it begins…

Posted on December 24, 2011 by christine

I block it out every year. Every year is the same, and yet I never remember until the last minute. Perhaps that is a gift from above, or perhaps it is simply my futile attempt to erase the problem. Whatever … Continue reading →

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Joy

Posted on December 16, 2011 by christine

It has been so long since I’ve posted. So much has happened – much more than I have time to write about. But for now, I wanted to take just a little bit of time and share with you some … Continue reading →

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My Little Violinist

Posted on August 4, 2011 by christine

Cambria chose to attend a violin camp this summer. It lasted 3 days, for 45 minutes each day, followed by a recital. She has really enjoyed playing her violin and has learned to play “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”. She is … Continue reading →

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Horse Riding Lessons

Posted on August 1, 2011 by christine

Erica is taking horse riding lessons. She has always loved horses, and this year CitySmart had a deal where I paid $20 and got two 45 minute riding lessons. We did those two and signed up for two more. We … Continue reading →

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