What’s the worst that can happen? In this day and age, it’s scary sending kids out on adventures on their own. We hear about children being kidnapped all the time. That’s one reason I don’t let my kids go adventuring at the park all by themselves. If the kids want to go exploring together, theyContinue reading “Jonah vs Poison Ivy”
Author Archives: Syra Ruehle
Snow-pocalypse
They are calling it the Snow-pocalypse and selling t-shirts that say, “I survived Snovid-21.” It was an easy, restful week off of school for my family, and if my heart wasn’t hurting for my friends and neighbors then a week of very low temperatures would have been nothing. Texans might complain about it being winter,Continue reading “Snow-pocalypse”
The Jumping Incident
After my ladies’ getaway, Kelly and Christa and I plotted to take a trip to Africa as soon as the pandemic lifts. I’m reading “Into Africa” a book about Dr. Livingstone and his search for the source of the Nile. When I looked up the source of the Nile, I found tourist adventures in UgandaContinue reading “The Jumping Incident”
Birthday Weekend Away
My birthday weekend began the moment I embraced my impotence and let the responsibilities fall away. I was halfway to the airport at Target last minute shopping for a swimsuit that fit me when Xenia called to explain her school shoe issue. They were wet because of a romp in the stream at the parkContinue reading “Birthday Weekend Away”
Justin’s Bad Day
It’s humiliating when the children’s unhappiness spills over into public displays. Gone are the days of babies screaming their heads off in church or toddlers throwing tantrums in the grocery store. When their fights with each other or tears of frustration at life happen at home, behind our closed doors, it’s tempting to feel likeContinue reading “Justin’s Bad Day”
Surprise Visit
“It’s funny,” she said, “You’ll have something to write about in your scribbles.” I couldn’t see the humor at the time, but here I am writing about Kelly’s visit. She was right. I’ve been telling people that Kelly came as a surprise visit. It was a surprise for me though we had planned it outContinue reading “Surprise Visit”
Basil has a Girlfriend
Girlfriend January 12, 2021 On Monday, October 26, 9:27 PM Basil texted me, “Yo I got asked to go on a date today” “Might be fun. Who asked?” I texted back from my bedroom. “Lorena” “Actual dating at a small private school never goes well. Just ask Esther. But if you can manage to goContinue reading “Basil has a Girlfriend”
Short Book Trailer
Esther’s boyfriend Joshua finished my short book trailer. It’s sixty seconds of sweetness.
Christmas Letter 2020
Dear Friends and Family, I wish I were writing about all the excellent trips we planned on taking before the pandemic, but that was replaced with ultimate football girls verses boys every evening that we were locked down. Once we let the girls’ boyfriends come over, we opened our home to the world and nowContinue reading “Christmas Letter 2020”
Mom’s Second Birthday in Heaven
Mom’s Birthday December 2020 A month ago, Sophia planned a trip to a tearoom in Dallas for she and I to honor Mom on her birthday. We made reservations weeks in advance, but I didn’t give much thought to Mom being gone until the day of our excursion. This is the second year without Mom. Continue reading “Mom’s Second Birthday in Heaven”
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