Category Archives: Family Antics

No Touchy!

Posted on July 11, 2022 by janelleevans

In my backyard I have lots of types of roses, because of my love for the traditional English garden. Some of those roses make up a living wall that splits my backyard into two sections. The beautiful New Dawns that … Continue reading →

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The touch of a mother

Posted on May 30, 2022 by janelleevans

This week I found myself incredibly busy, trying to get ready for my daughter’s high school graduation while still carving out time to do the endless business of an editor for a publishing house. My husband happened to be home … Continue reading →

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Nail-biting test results

Posted on March 14, 2022 by janelleevans

This past week my family and I finally got to go a vacation we had put off for more than two years. (Stupid COVID) Anyway, we had to have our entire family tested before we would be allowed to go … Continue reading →

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My youngest son and his ridiculous abs

Posted on December 20, 2021 by janelleevans

Yes, I have another wrestling story. I’m sorry these are back to back but this one is so funny I have to share. While at our team’s latest tournament, about five high school girls wandered in and sat near me. … Continue reading →

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No good deed goes unpunished

Posted on December 13, 2021 by janelleevans

This week I found myself at another wrestling tournament. ‘Tis the season! I stood behind the table help waiting for my daughter to wrestle. During the match before my daughter’s, the referee had to stop the match several times to … Continue reading →

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The Karma of counting

Posted on November 8, 2021 by janelleevans

My daughter and I have had this ongoing argument over how she approaches playing the piano. She refuses to count the measures as she’s learning, so she often plays incorrect rhythms until her teacher has to correct her. Believe me … Continue reading →

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Bowling pains

Posted on October 18, 2021 by janelleevans

Bowling was the first date I ever went on with my husband over twenty years ago. I soundly beat him that day and did every time we bowled together for years. Sadly for me, over time that dynamic changed. I … Continue reading →

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“What’s this for?”

Posted on May 3, 2021 by janelleevans

My oldest sister married off her daughter over the weekend. She was the first of my nieces and nephews to marry so it was exciting to be apart of the celebration. At the reception, I was doing my best to … Continue reading →

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The youngest filling the shoes of the oldest

Posted on April 12, 2021 by janelleevans

For almost a year now my oldest son has been gone, and boy have I missed him. He was always my best helper, but his absence has also brought positive developments. My youngest son who often tended to disappear first … Continue reading →

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And the toaster wins!

Posted on December 28, 2020 by janelleevans

My mom offered all kinds of advice when she was alive. When I was younger I didn’t listen to much of it, but as I grew older I found her wisdom to be most precious. On one of those occasions … Continue reading →

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