The grind of the summer job is getting to Number 2. He was late for work this morning, and he clearly didn’t want to hear my opinion on the matter. I can’t say that I blame him. No one wants someone sniping at them when they already know they are wrong. When I

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The house is buzzing this morning. Numbers 3 and 4 go off to church camp today, the first 5-day camp for Number 4. She will love it, and they both will come back on fire for the Lord…which brings me to what could be my favorite quote so far: “Hold the cross high so I

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We are all called to serve. Go do something good for others today. Typically, Lunch Box Quotes are notes I include in the kids’ lunches every day. Number 1 gets a text, and 2-4 get handwritten napkins, but for the Summer Edition, we will be searching for consistency and

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Posted today without comment. Summer is weird. Typically, Lunch Box Quotes are notes I include in the kids’ lunches every day. Number 1 gets a text, and 2-4 get handwritten napkins, but for the Summer Edition, we will be searching for consistency and hopefully a routine.

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Sometimes, writing the introduction is harder than finding quotes. Today is one of those days. It was just a very good weekend. Typically, Lunch Box Quotes are notes I include in the kids’ lunches every day. Number 1 gets a text, and 2-4 get handwritten napkins, but for the

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One of the things that I have passed on to Number 1, at least, is the passion for baseball. Not playing, he picked up a lacrosse stick instead, but fandom, and in particular fandom of the Chicago Cubs. I really can’t explain how I can get so emotionally wrapped up in a

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It was our turn to drive Number 3 and a couple of teammates to practice, so I had a chance to spend two hours in the car with 3 teenage girl lacrosse players yesterday…It was actually pretty fun.  I learned a lot about the game, and some about people! All three

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