At A Hen's Pace

It happens every year--the back-to-school blur of scheduling.  It's like putting a puzzle together.  How can I fit all the pieces togeth...

I said there was more to tell about the younger set.... So we've instituted a new chore system here at the Henhouse. We've gone ...

Last Friday night, the kids and I went back to see a musical at Wheaton Academy that so many friends and acquaintances where in. It was Int...

A few years ago, a friend gave me this book for my birthday. "This is one of those encouraging books that just help keep you going,...

The other day Chicklet5 came in from outside and said to me, "Mom, you should come see me practicing riding my bike." We keep not ...

While I was on my blogging break during Advent, a momentous event occurred that I must post about, even belatedly: I took all six kids int...

Yesterday was Bantam8's first day in public school, third grade. (Our reasons for making this move are here , if you missed them.) And...

I just can't stay away.... From Time online: There's an odd phenomenon being reported in tony enclaves across the country: highly e...