November « 2007 « Doodle Acres

My Lenny Turns 12!!!

Well my oldest son, Lenny, is turning 12 today!!! Can you believe it? I can’t. It seems like only yesterday he was a VERY active 8 month old who had learned to walk way too early. He has become such a wonderful young man. His sense of humor [...]

Frumpiness and Forgetfulness

Thinking I wasn’t going out today except to drop my daughter at her part-time job, I opted for wool socks and slippers this morning. It was not until I was entering the front door of our local library that I realized that I had neglected to change out of my favorite footwear. And wouldn’t you [...]

The Downsides of Being a Homeschooling Mother with a Masters in Education

Often times when I meet someone and they find out that we home-school, I get the inevitable question: “Well are you a teacher?” I tell them “yes”, but usually explain that a teaching degree is not a necessity in this home-school journey. However, in spite of my explanation, it is plain to see that they [...]

My Children Have Been Elfed!!!

This is hysterical – you need to watch this:

http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=9596409467

HT: Totus Tuus Family & Catholic Homeschool

Our Food Budget

Today at the library I picked up a copy of The Complete Tightwad Gazette by Amy Dacyczyn. I periodically take out books on frugality and simple living. I never read these books cover to cover but am happy to glean a few hints/tips to incorporate into my life and budget.

Well as I lazily read the [...]

The Love Part of the Love/Hate Relationship

My mother always said my sister and I had a love/hate relationship. It was definitely true – each other’s best friend and worst enemy!!! Well here are some pictures to document the love part of Lenny and Lily’s relationship.

Chocolate Envy

Yesterday Hope and I tackled the dreaded task of cleaning the refrigerator. Needless to say, it was long overdue!!! While we were busy cleaning, Peter decided to help himself to the Hershey’s chocolate syrup. I didn’t get a picture of him in the act but you can see the yummy results!!!

How Many Dogs Does It Take To Change A Lightbulb

Check out a funny post at Carpe Canum (I’m told this is Latin for “Seize the Dog”) because we can all use a laugh as we prepare to be thankful on Thursday!!!

Money Saving Tips from Crystal Paine

Crystal Paine has a new blog called Money Saving Mom. Her post called “Simple Tips for Living on Little” is very insightful and inspiring. Through her course, Supermarket Savings, I have made great strides in reducing my grocery budget. I had a budget of $180 a week to feed our family of six. This sounds like a lot [...]

Shepherd Me, O Lord

“Shepherd me, O Lord, beyond my wants, beyond my fears, from death into life.”

Thus begins one of my favorite hymns at my parish. And the line “beyond my wants” is particularly striking for me. I think that the lyricist was probably referring to “wants” as we might use the term in the phrase “a person in [...]

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