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Swinging Sisters

Beginning our April theme of sharing Habits for a Happy Mom. A habit I’ve learned is to stop and take in my window view. To pause – right in the midst of the day – and to notice.

The backdoor swings shut.

It’s my cue to peek, just a bit, through my kitchen window. I lean over as I put the big pot on the stove. She’s swinging. Long legs scrape the dirt. Kick up dry, orange dust.

Read more at Habits for a Happy Home today…

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Tricia faces a daily dose of chaos homeschooling five children. The biggest lesson she’s learned? At the end of the day – when the dishes are put away and the children are tucked in bed – truly what matters is each child’s relationship with the Lord. Raising children is a God-given privilege and, folks, the time is short.

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  1. Middle Girl says

    April 10, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Who is swinging me???

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    • Hodgepodgemom says

      April 10, 2011 at 8:55 PM

      You and your big brother had just had a turn at the swings. This is a story about your sisters 🙂

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