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Fairness is the last word in our CDF family motto. I think it is also the most difficult one to understand. For many, fairness means equality – or treating everyone exactly the same. If fairness did mean that then it … Continue reading
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Last summer we implemented a new money system in our house. It is a version adapted from this one at one of my go-to parenting sites. We have modified the system for our house and our needs, taking in consideration … Continue reading
Determination is the next word in our motto. Why? Well, determination is one of the greatest assets we can possess. It is the value that can help bring out the best in us. It helps us build self confidence and … Continue reading
The kids carved their pumpkins on Saturday, and the house got decorated. Sam and I made his “Surprise Dinner” on Sunday night: Calamari, honey mustard pork, spinach salad and a yummy “orange and chocolate cake”. He did a great job … Continue reading
“They say a journey of 1000 miles begins with one step. So, watch your step”. Jeffrey R. Holland I love love love this quote. I heard it and it resonated so much for me. One little step – in either … Continue reading
Back in this post, we talked about our family motto: CDF: Charity, Determination and Fairness.We chose this motto, because we really do identify ourselves as the CDF’s and it was easy to remember. The words we selected were very carefully … Continue reading
Sitting in church this morning: Me: “Shoot! I forgot to take the pita out for lunch today”. Zach: “That’s too bad. Where were you going to take them? Sushi”?
We went shopping for Halloween costumes today. Zandra wanted to be an 80’s girl. I was happy I couldn’t even remember what an 80’s girl looked like and had to google it. Did we really wear that?? Anyhow, I thought … Continue reading
Gabe texted me the other day to tell me he had received 20/20 on his “math journal”. I praised him for this accomplishment as I know he had put a lot of effort into it and worked hard on it. … Continue reading
The other day, Gabe told me he was cold in his room, and wanted to use the coveted, best, furry, warm blanket from our family room to sleep with. He shares a room with Zach on the top floor of … Continue reading