Merry Christmas everyone! It's Christmas Eve here at the Eason Clan and the hustle and bustle is real: gifts being wrapped, last minute Christmas lights being set up, and practicing for our church Christmas Eve service. It's funny - Christmas Eve has always been my favourite time of the year. I think it's because I … Continue reading Why Joseph Matters In The Christmas Story
My eyes open to a dark room, with a small stream of light passing between two curtains. It’s 8 a.m. - I can’t believe I actually slept in that long. Now mind you, I did wake up at 5 a.m. battling a clenched jaw, but thankfully I went back to sleep. It’s Saturday morning, and … Continue reading Saturday Morning Antics
Imagine for a moment - a young woman sat at the kitchen table, flipping through pages of fertility clinic waivers; to her left are overdue expenses for her numerous visits...everything that she's tried for the past few years has proven a bust. The desire to get pregnant is overwhelming, as each trip and experience was … Continue reading The Story of Hannah
Hello! Hola! Guten Morgen! I am on my second cup of coffee, with five mini-easter eggs - "The writing power flows strongly with this one." I am charged up and ready to go (at least till one of my kids is calling out for me), as this is Easter Break and I am loving every … Continue reading Short and Sweet: Maple Syrup 2.0, and Crazy Kids
Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you are well, and that your spirits are bright. I witnessed two spectacles in the past two days: one was beautiful, and the other completely bizarre, and hopefully will never happen in my lifetime again. Sit back and enjoy another post by The Eason Clan. Watching my children give As … Continue reading The Generosity of Children; and an exploding Thermos
With my hands rested on my head,and a warm tear flowing down my face, this day feels so hard.The overwhelming feeling of failure drips its poison, as the constant lingering pressure starts to bubble forth - yet another mistake to my tally. Another face has tears, much like my own, after I lost my cool; … Continue reading The Love of Children
It's official folks, school is out for the summer! I can hear Alice Cooper's song now, SCHOOLS OUT FOR THE SUMMER. It’s been a long time coming: a year of assignments, research papers, exams and report cards, but I’ve made it - and it was good. Now begins a much needed summer break and quality … Continue reading Garden Projects and Funny Quotes
Good morning folks! I hope your days have been good and your spirits high. Currently, I am fighting off the stomach bug, which travels around the house - o fun! After three days of fun for my stomach, I now feel up to writing a blog. It’s been over a month since I last posted, … Continue reading Impossible Odds With Roll Up To Win, Preparing to Tap Maple Trees, and Playing Guess Who?
It was bound to happen - someday. Yes sir, a snow day! Schools closed early (some didn’t open at all due to the weather) and so today turned into a relaxing day for me. Sure, I corrected twenty assignments and drank more caffeine than a thirty-three year old man should have - but hey, who’s … Continue reading Growing a beard; Living with a comedian.
Photo by Suzy Hazelwood on Pexels.com Good morning folks! I hope your morning is bright and opposite to the morning here at my house - nice and quiet! I am currently listing to my youngest child sing to VeggieTales, "God is so big," accompanied by the high pitch squeaking of Larry the cucumber, and mixed … Continue reading Daddy in Jail. Why Playing Board Games Is Great For Humans
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