It may be time for me to call in a team of researchers. Because this could be really big news. Really big. It seems that there is a phenomenon occurring right in the middle of my home office. And if it is true that all science begins with observation, then I have this observation to make. My desk has some…
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Remember that gorgeous gal up there on the right? That’s a precious pal of mine, Kristin Armstrong. Kristin is an amazing believer, mom, blogger, speaker and writer extraordinaire. And, oh yeah, she’s a runner. As in, marathoner. Even having done some extreme marathons. I’m a little impressed…as in a lot. So I’ve got some scoop on the amazing Mizz Kristin….
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This little puppy gave us a run for our money in the wee hours. Wowza.  What a crazy time. We arrived home late last evening after a busy, busy day, me having had a class to teach in the morning and a speaking engagement last night, with various kid activities and schoolwork sprinkled in between.  We had been back and…
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It’s just a fact of life in big families…you’re probably gonna have to share a room with at least one or two of your siblings. Those two little girlies on the left up there, 6 and 7 of 8, have been rooming for a while now, ever since we moved the twins to the upstairs Kids Dorm Land. 7 of…
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“How do you get it all done?” I hear this question often. People wondering what it takes to run a big household. People curious about how we work and school and clean and parent and cook and get to soccer and church. Getting It All Done. Here’s the deal. Getting It All Done is a fairytale. At least around here….
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