Number 4 has cheerleading tryouts today. She has tried out before but did not make the team, so she is going to be nervous. There was a lot of practice last night in the living room, “Dad, watch this!” She can do it, wish her luck today! As a reminder, Lunch Box

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Taking down Christmas is tough, but the house feels good when it is all put away. Even with the familiarity restored,  in the quiet times, there is an emptiness that goes beyond the decorations and the tree. It is not like winter in North Carolina is as oppressive as

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Let’s start today with a confession. I comfort eat… Glad I got that off my chest. I was going to write something pithy about Number 2 not emptying his lunch box yesterday, but got stuck by his placement. You see, there is a place for his lunch box in the closet,

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Normally, I do not discuss the quotes with the kiddos prior to writing them, but I do write them while they are getting ready. Today, Number 3 was talking about one of her classes where they get to debate controversial topics, and as we were talking about that, I found her

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Apparently, our dog is adjusting to the new schedule also…poor thing had to get up and go outside every two hours, only to not be able to go. Fear not, everything was working on the regular schedule this morning. I need the coffee to kick in… Sometimes, I think

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After a long break, over 3,000 miles of driving and seven states in about 10 days, we are back! Going home never disappoints, but the adjustment back to some sense of normal and routine is a bit rough. Those 10 days were packed with lots of visiting, lots of food, and plenty

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The first semester of the 25/26 school year is over. For each of the littles, success has different measures, and all have not only met their own personal marks, but have exceeded them. I have always wanted them to look at achievement through their own lens, not what I want

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Half of the kids, Numbers 1 and 3, are finished with school. Numbers 2 and 4 take their final tests today. I am not sure what happens in this space over the break, and am willing to take suggestions. In my mind, there are really two options: do an abbreviated Quote of the

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