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Tag Archives: Vacation
On Leadership in Parenting
I spent most of the week at the Oregon coast for Spring Break. You know, after losing a kid in the forest and dropping another one in the river. That photo up there? It’s the view from our house this week. … Continue reading
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How to Pack for Vacation in 3 Easy Steps
One of my 6-year-olds packed his own suitcase for the beach. He was very methodical, following an organized, 3-step process, and, frankly, I think we can all benefit from his tutorial. The great thing about this packing system is it’s … Continue reading
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It’s Spring Break, aka March Madness (for Parents)
It’s Spring Break, aka March Madness for Parents. Which has nothing to do with basketball and everything to do with how we play the parenting game. So far, one of my kids fell in a river, and I lost another … Continue reading
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Tank You Very Much
We went to Arnhem in the snow today to visit the museum at the site of a famous WWII battle. “Look!” I said. “A big, huge tank!” My dad and my husband looked at each other. “Um, sweetie?” said my … Continue reading
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Bloody Noses, Wet Beds, Bad Dreams: I’m Leaving the Country
Greg turned 40 last week. 4 to the OH oh oh! Happy Birthday, Baby! (Psst… I never call Greg baby. It just felt right this time. Let’s go with it.) To celebrate, my dad and I are taking Greg on a … Continue reading
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5 Tips for Planning a Homeland Trip
We adopted our oldest daughter from Vietnam and our next two kiddos from Guatemala, so we regularly consider ways to incorporate their birth countries into our family life. Now, because I’m me and you’re you and we’re not good at … Continue reading
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Just Plane Sick
In a few hours, we’re going to meet people we don’t know who’ve generously offered to let us stay in their home in Guatemala. I’m bringing vomit-laced clothes as a thank you gift because thank you gifts are important if … Continue reading
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The Oregon Garden Resort
When The Oregon Garden Resort invited our family — all 7 of us – to participate in their Santa’s Workshop event last weekend, I was so excited about their faith in our ability not to break everything or cause trauma to their … Continue reading
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Road trip with the kids? Bad case of the Are We There Yets? Here’s a practical reply from my Marine father:
Are we there yet? ………. Yep. Get out. ………. Share: Digg this post Share on Facebook Buzz it up share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post
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Paris: Bike About Tours
Ah, Paris. We loved the Eiffel Tower at dusk. And the boat tour on the Seine. And the crépes and cafés and croissants. And the art. Of course the art. And, even though it physically pains me to admit it … Continue reading
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