http://heidi.orangecrayon.com/ en-us 2008-06-25T23:05:47-06:00 http://heidi.orangecrayon.com/archives/000904.html This afternoon we took our drums to a neighborhood Baha'i children's class held in an apartment complex in Arlington Texas. I had no idea before hand what we'd be asked to do, and I was happily surprised. I was given... heidi 2008-06-25T23:05:47-06:00 http://heidi.orangecrayon.com/archives/000903.html Many people have asked for this recipe and I have now offered it to another blogger so here it is. Preheat oven to 350 1 1/4 cup sucanut(from the bulk bin) 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa( this last batch I used... heidi 2008-06-18T21:29:04-06:00 http://heidi.orangecrayon.com/archives/000902.html Two rules. Set a timer and write something somewhere. That's for each time I get on the internet. Otherwise my good intentions pile up and eventually get lost...waiting for a better moment...when I feel more together, less likely to wrote... heidi 2008-06-14T21:29:24-06:00 http://heidi.orangecrayon.com/archives/000896.html End of July we'll be moving back to Illinois...again. I didn't want to leave Illinois a year ago(though now I'm sad to be leaving our dearly loved friends and family in Texas, really sad) when we moved to Texas and... heidi 2008-05-29T22:59:51-06:00 http://heidi.orangecrayon.com/archives/000871.html Yesterday, we went ice skating with Grandma shortly after she arrived from Illinois. Matthew went around once and thought he might like to get off the ice when the door came around again, but once he was just off the... heidi 2008-02-24T20:58:16-06:00 http://heidi.orangecrayon.com/archives/000856.html Attend Natalie Goldberg's writing workshop "The True Secret of Writing", in Taos NM, alone, for the whole 5 days. Spend a week in Los Alamos NM, visiting with Karla, with our whole 2 families...but definitely lots of one on one... heidi 2008-01-18T01:16:53-06:00 http://heidi.orangecrayon.com/archives/000854.html 3 priorities, or the three things I need to do now even if everything else that I think should happen(by way of my doing it or being involved in it) doesn't, until balance is gained. Take care of myself. Take... heidi 2008-01-13T11:00:09-06:00 http://heidi.orangecrayon.com/archives/000845.html I wrote myself a note this morning to write a gentle blog entry today. I have a vague idea of what that could be. This week my parenting work has been to say less to correct and a lot more... heidi 2007-12-14T17:24:12-06:00 http://heidi.orangecrayon.com/archives/000840.html Hello out there! A quick update. The boys are thriving here. Devyn is happier and more content than I've seen him in years. Matthew is Matthew, going along pretty calm, loving how much more he gets to be with Dad.... heidi 2007-11-21T16:29:04-06:00 http://heidi.orangecrayon.com/archives/000781.html Our house went on the market yesterday(mid Feb, 07). The first showing was today. We're moving to Texas. I haven't been posting because I don't share well when I'm in the thick of a challenge. I read other people sharing... heidi 2007-08-24T19:13:37-06:00 http://heidi.orangecrayon.com/archives/000810.html Hmmm... 1-I've held over 50 jobs. I haven't sat and written out a list to know for sure, but only 5 W-2(end of year right?) forms was a slow year. 2-I'm really shy but have recently, in the last 9... heidi 2007-06-20T21:58:16-06:00 http://heidi.orangecrayon.com/archives/000799.html Since the last entry, I've thought of a few more bits I think are important to include. Bug and pest free. Open floor plan with nice air flow on lovely days when the windows are open. Lots of natural light.... heidi 2007-04-19T12:56:01-06:00 http://heidi.orangecrayon.com/archives/000796.html The idea has been coming to me gradually over the last few days, to write down what I want in our first place in Texas. I've done this in the past with success, but started to feel that I was... heidi 2007-04-06T20:07:17-06:00 http://heidi.orangecrayon.com/archives/000782.html David helps with dishes, laundry, diaper changes, fixing broken things, making beds, picking up, shopping, and more that I can't think of right now. He is financially responsible, provides for us well, is wonderful with the boys, builds forts, creates... heidi 2007-02-11T16:18:43-06:00 http://heidi.orangecrayon.com/archives/000764.html I Like to be in writing space when I sit down to share here, which is why there has been nothing new recently. I've been cleaning up loose ends in my life, like old debt from over 10 years ago.... heidi 2006-12-01T22:03:03-06:00