Boys will be Joys

Boys Will Be Joys Blog Posts

  • It’s the little moments

    So far, we have had a surprisingly low-key week.  After our weekend with 8 boys in our house, we have all been trying to catch up on our rest.  There have been a few fun moments that I have been able to take note of, and sometimes I can catch a picture. As a mom,… Read more

  • The Adventures of a One-thumbed Hairstylist

    The Adventures of a One-thumbed Hairstylist

    Seven years ago today, I had surgery to remove a pin from my thumb. That pin had been placed there a little over 5 months earlier. I know most of you know the story, but I’m not sure I’ve ever really written down what led up to that injury and the time that followed. It’s… Read more

  • Ready for the weekend?

    So, I’m sitting in the lobby at Md Anderson Cancer Hospital in Houston, Texas! Side note: this place is just amazing. Words cannot describe the doctors, the nurses, the care, and the facility. Unbelievable! Anyway, I tried to donate blood or platelets or something, but I’m too anemic. Oddly enough, my dad (the cancer patient)… Read more

  • A Few Words About My Hubby…

    Since we celebrated my husband and son’s birthdays this week, it made me think about the kind of father my husband is. I would love to give this glimpse into our family. So, I’m going to share part of my Facebook post from last spring when we were celebrating Russ’s 14th Birthday. “Derek is such… Read more

  • My timehop laugh for the day…

    So this showed up on Timehop today. I love that app, because it always reminds me of some of my favorite memories. Here you see, “Jonster the Monster” The caption on this picture was: “So, Jono wanted Isaac’s attention. To distract him, Isaac told him to try to lick his elbow, and when he could,… Read more

  • The Grocery Store – the best of times, the worst of times…

    The Grocery Store – the best of times, the worst of times…

    When my boys were much younger (and smaller), taking them shopping with me was kind of like playing the lottery.  It could be a wonderful, beautiful time with my little guys, or it could be a nightmare! Here’s how my nightmare trips usually went. When they were really little, like infants, the shopping trip would… Read more