Life in my large family. Hilarious. Horrifying. Sometimes even serious.
Post contains affiliate links. I know you longtime readers won’t believe it (because I barely do) but Apollo is eight! Eight years old. How did that happen? No, his childhood isn’t flying by, it’s just that he is so grown … Continued
Post contains affiliate links. In May Apollo started hatching plans for his eighth birthday party. I had just let him watch Jurassic Park and he was HOOKED. I was initially worried that it would be too scary, but while he … Continued
Making Educational Choices: Homeschool, Public School, or No School? I have a confession to make. I am feeling very conflicted about what to do with Apollo educationally next year. This year has been a hard one for our family and many … Continued
{I am posting about our concussion experience at risk of getting nasty comments and emails for letting our 7-year-old climb a tree “unsupervised”. He was outside playing while Chuck was working on the car outside. I have posted dozens of … Continued
We are quickly coming up on the one year anniversary of Apollo’s g-tube graduation. The anniversary of the day he had his g-tube surgically removed. When Apollo had his g-tube placed in May of 2012 we were told me might … Continued
Five years ago today, Apollo had his double aortic arch repair repaired (yes, you read that right) at Texas Children’s Hospital. The week before Chuck and I left ten children behind in Washington and boarded a plane (along with … Continued
A few weeks ago Chuck and I packed up the troops and headed to Seattle to attend the Beads of Courage Seattle Bead Challenge. Apollo has been a member of Beads of Courage since 2012. Beads of Courage offers … Continued
PNW Homeschool Adventures This homeschooling year isn’t turning how I expected at all. I thought Apollo would love only attending school two days per week (especially since he often wanted to stay home last year) but instead, he is scared … Continued
It Themed Photo Shoot: They All Float Down Here (post contains affiliate links) I was about 14 when I read my first Stephen King novel. I don’t remember which I read first (Pet Semetary, maybe? Or Cujo?). This was before … Continued
Summer vacation is winding down but not over. Last week some of Apollo’s friends from kindergarten and first grade gathered together for some playtime and lunch. It was hot out, perfect for water play. These little guys are so adorable … Continued