I think our GPS has a hidden setting for "take every little known back road imaginable." Like it was a viable option in place of "avoid toll roads" and "fastest route." It seemed our GPS found a route that used roads I didn't know existed between I-86 and our house. Even if I did know … Continue reading Thankful for twists, turns, and rocky roads
Life with the Narrawaggles
asking the big questions
Sitting around the dinner table I like to ask my kids questions. Honestly, there are times I ask question just to stay the insanity of having 8 kids and 2 adults gathered together with all the varied silliness, noisemaking, arguing, and nonsense that goes on making it loud, loud, loud in the Dining Room. But mostly, I ask … Continue reading asking the big questions
For the Joy of Pancakes
I know, I know. If we're friends on Facebook or your follow me on Instagram then you may be about sick to your stomach with all the pictures of what has been filling ours.... pancakes 12.days.of.pancake.pictures and now a blog post?! Just think: we've been eating pancakes for 12 days. Not just eating them: prepping, cooking, planning, … Continue reading For the Joy of Pancakes
sweet spots
How's your week been going? Was it filled with a flurry of activities like ours? The Narrawaggles have had an interesting week. Busier than normal; happens around the holidays I guess. Work Christmas party, First Lego League Competition, youth group, doctor's appointments X 3, volunteering, dance, grocery shopping, Christmas shopping, work (work and some more work), snow … Continue reading sweet spots
following tracks
About 18 inches of fluffy, white snow fell yesterday. The sun came out this morning and the 3 Elementary age children were filled with joy to suit up in snow gear, head out to the bus a few minutes early and play in the snow. I've been trying to cultivate an interest in identifying animal … Continue reading following tracks
2 small copper coins
I have a small ziploc baggie in my purse to hold change, mostly pennies. It is for my little ladies hearts really, their generous hearts. Our local grocery store has a small container at the register collecting money for a charity. In the check out isle my ladies ask almost every time, "Pennies mama?" Then … Continue reading 2 small copper coins
Thin Moments 