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to church, you might be asking for problems. I always believe in looking my best, even if I’m home all day.
Jocelyn, so sorry to hear that Tyler’s team lost. That’s too bad. But at least it’s an opportunity to build good sportsmanship. That’s something I worry about with my kids—Suzannah and Jefferson haven’t ever had to experience the pain of losing, though they are involved in piano and Bible club competitions. Of course, they are only 6 and 5, but they already have quite a collection of ribbons and awards. And Abigail’s just 3, but I anticipate she will follow in their footsteps. We’ll have to figure out how to teach them good sportsmanship some other way, I guess.
That reminds me—I am very pleased to announce that my recipe for Fresh Figs with Warm Balsamic Glaze won grand champion in the open division of our county fair. It will be headed to the state fair later this month. I’ll be glad to share the recipe with all of you. The key is to use sucanat or organic sugar—none of that refined junk. Just e-mail me if you want the recipe.
Have a fabulous SAHM day!
Rosalyn
“She looks well to the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness.”
Proverbs 31:27 (NASB)
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From:
Dulcie Huckleberry
To:
“Green Eggs and Ham”
Subject:
ARGGGGHHHHH!!!!
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I’D LIKE TO TAKE THE BREAD OF IDLENESS AND SHOVE IT DOWN HER THROAT!
Dulcie
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From:
The Millards
To:
“Green Eggs and Ham”
Subject:
Re: ARGGGGHHHHH!!!!
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Now, Dulcie, I don’t think that’s exactly what Christ had in mind when He said, “Feed my sheep.”:) Give her grace, okay? She doesn’t mean to be…well, the way she is.
Peace,
Jocelyn
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From:
Dulcie Huckleberry
To:
“Green Eggs and Ham”
Subject:
Re: ARGGGGHHHHH!!!!
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You’re right. I’ll drizzle it with “warm balsamic glaze” first. Using refined sugar, none of that organic junk.
Dulcie
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From:
Thomas Huckleberry
To:
Dulcie Huckleberry
Subject:
Busy Week
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Hi Darling,
I’ll be home around 6 this evening, and we’ll have the whole weekend together, OK? Sorry I wasn’t able to return your phone call on Monday. Sounds like it was a rough day. But by the time I got done with meetings and everything, I just went back to the hotel and crashed. This entire week has been wild. Glad it’s over.
I miss you, can’t wait to get home and see you and the girls.
All my love,
Tom
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From:
Rosalyn Ebberly
To:
SAHM I Am
Subject:
[SAHM I Am] TOTW August 9: The Father’s Homecoming
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Virtuous Women,
This week I thought we could discuss the highlight of our children’s day—when Daddy comes home. What little things can we do each day to make this important event special, not only for our children, but also for our dearest hardworking husbands who sacrifice so much to provide for our families?
In our home, we spend from 4 to 5 every afternoon in preparation activities. These include the following:
1) I make sure my hair is done, and I put on makeup and change into fresher clothes.
2) My children make sure their clothes are clean, their hair is neat and their rooms are sparkling.
3) We tidy up the house.
4) Dinner is always nearly ready and the table set.
Then we have various extras we throw in on a rotating basis. Sometimes, we literally “roll out the red carpet”—a carpet runner laid on the sidewalk leading up to the front door—and give him a paper crown the children colored. Other times we simply have soothing music playing in the background while we rub his feet and shoulders. But my children’s favorite (and Chad’s) is the “Daddy’s Home” song. I wrote the lyrics a few years ago, and set them to the tune of “Oklahoma!”
HERE!
He comes, my daddy’s (or hubby’s) home from working hard all day,
And with kisses sweet,
And hugs we greet
Him at the door, just so that we can say…
How much we
LOVE!
To have him home with us the end of every day,
He’s a brave, strong man,
We’ll do all we can
To show our thanks to him in every way.
(Refrain)
Oh, Daddy, we think you are grand,
Let us cheer you and give you a hand!
Why don’t you
SIT…DOWN! You’ve earned a little rest,
Oh, Daddy, dearest,
No father ever could top you,
Daddy, you are the BEST!
(Repeat refrain to last line)
Daddy, you’re the
B—E—S—T—D—A—D—D—Y, Best DAD-DY!
Hey!
Cute, huh? :) (And it’s even educational, with the spelling at the end.) Chad actually gets tears in his eyes when we sing it. It’s such a great way to bless him.
So what do you do to celebrate your husband’s homecoming?
Your faithful servant,
Rosalyn Ebberly
SAHM I AM Loop Moderator
“She looks well to the ways