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    Spur One Another On…

    A lot of people have asked me how the Tomato Staking was going. Well, I think you really have to be home to try it, and the only time last week we were home for any length was Monday morning – and that went well! LOL! So I’m going to…

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    Kid’s Sale!!!

    Every year my friends and I participate in a Kid’s Stuff Sale at a local church. It’s really big, fills an entire gymnasium, and all the clothes are in great shape and free from stains, holes, etc. I probably only buy my kids a couple items the rest of the…

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    Computer Time

    I used to savor my computer time – like a sweet dip in a pool on a hot and humid day. But this week I started doing the accounting work for our business. I actually enjoy the work and I like knowing what is going on, but the 2-3 hours/day…

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    A Blog About Nothing

    I started a blog of random thoughts but deleted it because really, it was nonsense. I’m so tired – I’m getting over a light stomach bug and should go back to bed, but I’ve spent so much time there that I’d rather sit here and stare at my computer screen.…

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    Tomato Staking

    My plan for next week is to be glued to my children and train them. Where ever I am, they will be. Whatever I’m doing, they will be doing. If I have to change Nate’s diaper, they will throw it away and help put away the wipes. It’s going to…

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    Getting the Lead Out…

    So now I need advice – how do I my motivate my children to work quickly? When I give them tasks, they usually take forever. Unless I set a timer and threaten and yell, which I don’t like to do, they mope and dawdle and procrastinate. They’ve been “cleaning the…

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    Easter Sunday

    I wrote and read the Easter Narration for our church this year. I’m pasting it below. It went around the music, so it’s a little disjointed, but for the most part it flows. Enjoy, and Happy Easter! 🙂 Most stories begin with “Once Upon a Time.” This story, however, begins…