A few months back, I made a set of “Go Fish” cards to use with a friend with whom I practiced English (ESL) with. (They had specific numbers on them that she needed to practice at the time.) Bree and Cate liked my cards so much that they made their own. The drawings are of […]
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Holiday Birthdays
We have two kids with birthdays within 4 and 8 days of Christmas. This is totally how it feels.
Gig
Greg’s band had a gig tonight.
Diversity and MLP
I feel like the current administration could benefit from watching My Little Pony, Season 8, eps 1-2. Diversity and welcoming and celebrating different cultures is beautiful. (And ultimately also makes Equestria safer.) #MLPSeason8 #Mylittlepony #MLP
Accidental Band
Bree was practicing the piano for her recital, so Cate sat down at the nearby drum set and started playing. Cate excitedly told me, “Mom, we might accidentally start a band!” #ThatsTheDream #ReimerFamilyBand
Cate’s Surgery
Cate had her surgery today. Everything went well, but she is having a lot of pain and said she could feel the “needles†in her arm. (They inserted two pins to stabilize the bone and joint.) They gave her some pain meds and so now she is feeling better and sleeping. We should get to […]
Broken Humerus
This is not how I expected to spend my first day back home. Cate has learned that a broken humerus is not very humorous. (Yes, you can groan over that terrible pun!) And that jumping off the top bunk of her bunk bed is probably not a good idea. She’s in a splint for now. […]
Evolving Faith Conference
I’m not sure if I’ve had more laughter or more tears today. But both have been very healing. The Montreat Conference Center in Montreat, NC, is beautiful. On the second evening, I joined a bunch of strangers at a pizza restaurant where we all shared stories. Such an encouragement after feeling alone on this journey […]
Science Project
Science Project Packed for trip and heading to the airport I wish you could see the popcorn Bree drew; it looks like it is popping off the board. (Adrianna’s idea to use thick foam tape.) And Bree drew a pony with a popcorn cutie mark that is eating popcorn.
Busy Week
So relieved to have Greg back in town! He has been in Seattle all week for work. Now we have roughly 9 hours together (most of which will be spent sleeping) before I leave on MY trip. And of course the 8yo’s science fair project is due the same morning I have to leave early […]