We recently had a friend return from a trip to the states and they carried back some mail from the Nanamaw. We were very surprised to see that she had gotten the kids a subscription to National Geographic Little Kids. She’s having the magazines sent to her house and then sending them our way when

[Continue reading 2011 December Daily :: 11 :: candy canes before breakfast]

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This morning, the kids and I headed south to Nanchang to attend G’s birthday party. Why on earth would I travel for 2 hours each way by myself with 3 kids? Simply because it’s great for my kids to play with other kids who speak English and have parents who enforce discipline.

Schäfer was so excited

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This morning, I was thinking about all the food my Grandmaw made for the holidays. Her house was always packed with people, but she never complained. There were always plenty of dishes covering the stove and counter tops.

If I could say something to my fourteen-year-old self it would be, “GET in the kitchen and LEARN!”

But

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On this Thursday morning, I had a date with Hubs. We went to McDonalds for hot chocolate. Then, to walmart for party supplies. It wasn’t that romantic, but McDonalds and Walmart are reasonably heated. No matter where we go, uninterrupted conversation is always nice!

Jen watched the kids and brought them Mickey Mouse cookies. Boy, do

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This morning, during breakfast, I proclaimed that every person in this house would take a nap during rest time. (It’s good to let the kids know what the day’s agenda holds.)

The morning flew by. I made granola, bread, and started a bean soup. Selah played under the table while I kneaded dough and tossed hot

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At 9:39pm, we finally got our final child in bed.

Oh the DRAMA.

This morning, I was recovering from going to bed at 1am. I can hardly remember what I did.

I finally unpacked our suitcase from our visa travels to Guangzhou and Hong Kong.

I might just pull down all the suitcases and let the kids play in

[Continue reading 2011 December Daily :: 6 :: Advent Launch]

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