Author: noemikjames

On Tuesday we inspected our unit, found it in acceptable condition, and wrote our tenant three checks: one for the second half of the buyout amount we agreed to...

Today we finally got someone to take care of the water damage in our daughter’s room. He took out her windows, put in aluminum flashing, sealed them tight when ...

I spent the night in a tent with my daughter’s class Thursday night. It was 39/40 degrees. I was so afraid of being cold that I brought TWO sleeping bags, and t...

Also titled: why does the WordPress app suck so bad?! I have been trying to post this for three days. WordPress HATES posting my photos. I’m starting to hate th...

Our break is almost over. My parents are taking our kids tonight so my husband and I can celebrate our anniversary (which is today!) and then we’re back t...

I don’t usually write these year-end recaps but I feel like I should this year. Maybe if I did I’d be more cognizant of my accomplishments, and what...

Well it’s Monday again, and I can’t really believe that just last Monday we felt like we were starting break. It was a good week and looking back it...

I always struggle on breaks to strike the right balance between getting caught up (maybe even ahead? Ha!) and letting myself rest and relax. It can even be hard...

After all the waiting and the counting down, Christmas finally arrived! And now it’s over. I do like this time of year, but it’s always a relief whe...

Yesterday my kids were great. They played happily together, being kind and considerate to each other and to me. It was like a fairy tale where they reacted to e...