Gypsy Memoirs

Purple, Painting & Plywood – An Art Project

gypsymemoirs — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:30:39 +0000

Today is a nerve wracking day for me. I may or may not be leaving at 6 a.m. to drive from OKC to Nashville for a blogger’s conference. Problem is, I haven’t heard back from my friend about whether she’s … Continue reading →

To Spank or Not to Spank? – That is the Question (Part 1)

gypsymemoirs — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:50:24 +0000

A couple of weeks ago, we came home from church and as we were making lunch, I asked Taytem what they had learned in children’s church that day. “Um, we learned about self-control. Or, I don’t know, maybe it was … Continue reading →

My Life as a TV Rerun

gypsymemoirs — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:34:12 +0000

I bawled at my sixth grade graduation. I’m not afraid to admit it. Every other kid was grinning from ear to ear, ready to move up to junior high, then high school and off into the world. But I blubbered … Continue reading →

Waiting for Grace

gypsymemoirs — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:28:41 +0000

It’s quite fortunate for me that God still loves me when I’m pissed off at His whole beautiful world for no good reason. I woke up angry this morning. I can’t explain it except that maybe it’s because all of … Continue reading →

Help! There’s a Foreigner in My House! – Awkward Moments with Our Students

gypsymemoirs — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:37:56 +0000

I mentioned around Christmas time that we’ve had some students living with us while they attend classes to learn English so they can enter American universities. It’s been such a rewarding experience in so many aspects: our family gets to … Continue reading →

Coming Home from a Blog Party

gypsymemoirs — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:22:08 +0000

Maybe it’s the second vodka-infused peach bellini talking, but tonight I’m making a major, official declaration. Someone call channel 4, because I think everyone will want to know that, as of tonight: I officially don’t hate Oklahoma anymore. I know, … Continue reading →

An Option for the Lazy Home-School Mom

gypsymemoirs — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:08:45 +0000

On Thursday, Lukus and I have an appointment to check out a school for Taytem, and I have a lot of mixed feelings about this. I know, I know, we’re devoted home-schoolers, but this isn’t any ordinary school. This is … Continue reading →

The Oatmeal Pot & The Dumbest Thing a Husband Can Say

gypsymemoirs — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:56:58 +0000

My husband still has his nose this morning – but barely. I’ve talked about this nose before, how strong and handsome of a nose he has. I tend to marvel at his nose because noses are not typically a noticeably … Continue reading →

My Top 5 Home Goals for 2012

gypsymemoirs — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:24:03 +0000

So yeah, I realize that it was only yesterday that I was saying that I’m not a “home blogger”, and yet here I am, about to talk about my house. I’m flaky, get over it. But I do positively adore … Continue reading →

Figuring It Out

gypsymemoirs — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:32:07 +0000

I was quite surprised at the number of hits I got on yesterday’s post, more than any other post I’ve ever written in fact, and oddly enough, it made me realize that I just don’t want to write about politics … Continue reading →