Quote du jour

I know that you believe that you understood what you think I said,
but I am not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.
- Robert McCloskey

Wrap your brain around that one! I had to read it several times before the truth of it penetrated my sleep-deprived fog.

I can't even begin to count the number of times Bryan has said something similar. I am the queen of assumption...yes, I know I need to work on that. Is that a log in your eye?

Quotable

The burden of their children's training must be borne by the parents alone. But let them bear it with easy grace and an erect carriage, as the Spanish peasant bears her water-jar.
-Charlotte Mason


It is too easy as a mother of many to be the noble martyr or falsely cheerful. My earnest prayer is that I learn to bear this delightful burden with easy grace.

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The summer and early autumn have been full of change and activity. I have accumulated many stories that I hope to find time to post here.

Until then, let me leave you with our most special news: baby #7 is due April 30th, 2008!

We are deep into the name wars as I surface from the weariness and sickness of the first trimester. I'll keep you posted.