Learning

How To Turn A Simple Question Into A Math Lesson

Last Friday I was inundated by children. This is totally fine with me. My sister asked if I could watch her four kids (Ages 8 to 2) while she went to the hospital and visit our sister-in-law who just had the lung transplant. I was already watching my little nephew Levi at my house, soContinue reading “How To Turn A Simple Question Into A Math Lesson”

Learning From A Baby

I suddenly find myself in charge of a 13 month old. My sister-in-law had her lung transplant last week (Hopefully I’ll write about that sometime in the near future!) and it has been a whirlwind of activity since my brother texted me last week, late at night, saying, ‘The lungs are here’. My brother andContinue reading “Learning From A Baby”

Valentine’s Day 2023

I told Adam not to get me anything special to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year. I meant it. My reasons for saying that was because at this point in our lives we did’t need to spend any extra cash if we could help it and also I still had chocolate from Christmas and honestly, IContinue reading “Valentine’s Day 2023”

Improving with Age

“The art of Gandalf improved with age.” This line stuck out to me as my husband was reading “The Lord of the Rings” last week. Ever since I read in Erwin Raphael McManus’ book ‘The Artisan Soul’, chapter 5 to be exact, where he talks about the idea of craftsmanship being built over a lifetime,Continue reading “Improving with Age”

Best With Where You’re At

A lot of art, a lot of creativity, a lot of life is really just about doing the best you can with where you’re at. I didn’t understand this as a kid. Or as a young adult. In fact, I think I’m just now getting revelation on some things from the past in regards toContinue reading “Best With Where You’re At”