Passport Diaries

I want to be careful about expectations and hopes I put on my kiddos.  I EXPECT them to do their best, tell the truth, obey.  I HOPE (and pray expectantly) they will follow God with all their hearts, minds, souls and strength.  I DELIGHT to observe and discover their personalities, eccentricities, likes, dislikes, strengths…eye colors….

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We had a miscommunication and ended up in the car for SIX HOURS to spend New Year’s Day at Cape Hateras. I don’t recommend THAT, but the Cape was beautiful.  A couple of currents converge here at the point, making this the Graveyard of the Atlantic. We did not find any good seashells. But the…

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Usually the last week of the year feels like Sunday afternoon—deflated. Not this year! Chris’ Christmas leave started after Christmas, so this week feels like the first time we’ve seen him all month! Isaac has been delighted to have Dad around.  “I don’t want Daddy to go to the ship,” he said after Chris had…

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Eloise was SO EXCITED about her first Christmas that she woke up four times to ask if it was time to open presents yet. And to ask for a boogie wipe. This morning, her stocking (knit by Aunt Hannah!!) was full of baby gas drops, pacifiers, burp cloths and a blanket made by mom! Isaac…

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We made it to Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols, then drove around looking at Christmas lights. Now the children are nestled all snug in their beds! Until the 2am crib party anyway. Merry Christmas Eve! 

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This is a horror story. We were on the ship. The kids’ Christmas party provided a good chance for Chris to show us his living quarters and the flight deck. Everything was going well.  Then Isaac fell headfirst down a stairwell. Chris was in front of him; I was behind. Isaac had already climbed up…

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