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Heating
Since I'm on a roll of typing out the insulation we've used, I figured I might as well post about our heating systems too. We have five different heating sources for our home, and someday we'll get a sixth... 1a. Oil burner base board radiators. I grew up with base board radiators and I... (More)
Posted by jondaley on October 30, 2020, 10:46 am
Category: General, Reviews
Insulation
Someone just asked for advice on Facebook, and I figured I should save it here so I don't need to type it again when someone asks later.   We've had just about every kind of insulation in our house. So, more than you asked for, but hopefully useful. Also, if you don't know about it,... (More)
Posted by jondaley on October 29, 2020, 10:40 am
Category: General, Reviews
Backlog
Jon has implemented a system for me where I can send an email to post on the blog. I will be back-dating posts so they flow with the timeline of our lives. It will take a while, but I will eat it in small bites! (More)
Posted by joyful on June 4, 2020, 11:38 am
Category: General
In Memoriam
In honor of the end of World War I one hundred years ago today, I post a picture of Joy hugging the tree that was planted in memory of her great-great-granduncle Harry Faulk. See my mom's Armistice Day post for a few more details of my family's involvment in the war. (More)
Posted by joyful on November 11, 2018, 2:32 pm
Category: General, Joy
Why Jon Is A Great Dad
There are, of course, many examples of why Jon is a great Dad, but this is a particular one I'd like to record. One evening, Jon and I were resting together in our bed.  Suddenly, from the other room, we heard a panicked cry, "Someone help me!!  AAA-AAA-AA-AAAAA!!"  Jon jumped... (More)
Posted by joyful on October 27, 2018, 11:43 am
Category: General, Jeremiah
Pocket Notes
I am posting my backlog of pocket notes. Sometimes details are sparse. 1/4 - The whole family plays Cousin Memory. Nathaniel repeats incessantly, "I turn! I turn!" January - Nathaniel knows where all the dishes go. He loves helping to unload the dishwasher and he is good at sorting... (More)
Posted by joyful on January 31, 2017, 12:00 am
Category: General, Jonathan, Noah, Joy, Jeremiah, Nathaniel
Pocket Notes
I am posting my backlog of pocket notes. Sometimes details are sparse. 9/3 - Referring to two years ago, Jeremiah said, "The other day of the oott-her day (stretched out, and louder) we tipped over in the big boat." He wanted to know if the motor boat was going to tip over or not. So he... (More)
Posted by joyful on October 31, 2016, 12:00 am
Category: Jonathan, Noah, Joy, Jeremiah, Nathaniel
Taking an Interest
Or: How This Mom Started Playing Minecraft They say that a good way to show love is to take an interset in what the other person is interested in, even if you wouldn't care about it on your own. I'm a busy mom and wife of an entrepreneur, right?  I don't have time for video games.... (More)
Posted by joyful on July 30, 2016, 6:38 pm
Category: General, Jonathan, Noah, Faith, Joy, Jeremiah
Nathaniel words
I am posting my backlog of pocket notes. Sometimes details are sparse. more (sign too) = "moh", also means "I want that" Mom ow bang/bonk yum signs please uh-oh ball door oh hot come = "mum", usually repeated, with hand signal whoa no hand plug broke(n) = "boke" milk,... (More)
Posted by joyful on July 25, 2016, 12:00 am
Category: Nathaniel
Isaac Memorial Reflection
I typed up my memorial service reflection for a presentation we did at our church recently.  I don't think it has been typed up before, so I thought I'd post it now.  (Am I allowed to be amazed at myself?) Heather's memorial reflection, March 16, 2003 Isaac Christopher Daley - a... (More)
Posted by joyful on June 17, 2016, 2:58 pm
Category: Isaac
April/May 2016 Pocket Notes
4/26 - Jeremiah, after his first bowl of non-sugar cereal, asked for some sugar cereal.Only two pieces fell out of the box when I shook it, and he said, "Not two.  I said'some', like this..." holding up several fingers. 4/29 - Jeremiah can tie knots.  He tied the laces of my... (More)
Posted by joyful on June 17, 2016, 2:41 pm
Category: Noah, Joy, Jeremiah
Daley Vacation 2016 - Baltimore
Here are the brief notes I put together about our family vacation to Baltimore.  This year, the entire Daley clan was able to come (Barbara, Phil, and all their children and grandchildren!) Thursday drive down very good, even through NYC, thanks to google traffic. Looked up heights and... (More)
Posted by joyful on June 17, 2016, 2:36 pm
Category: General
To Mom
Happy Mother's Day!  I love you.  Here is something I played in church this morning and thought of you. How Can I Keep From Singing? Love, Heather (More)
Posted by joyful on May 8, 2016, 12:24 pm
Category: General
Pocket Notes - Joy ties shoes, Heather does pushups, and more
4/3 - I said to Jeremiah, "Your shoes are on the wrong feet, sweetie."  He replied, "I not 'sweetie'.  Joy is 'sweetie'." 4/10 - Joy and I spent a grueling but satisfactory three hours earning our yellow and orange belts, respectively. 4/14 - Jeremiah, "It will be so so so fun if... (More)
Posted by joyful on April 17, 2016, 4:20 pm
Category: Noah, Faith, Joy, Jeremiah, Nathaniel
Karate Tournament, Standish Maine
On Saturday, March 26th, Jonathan, Faith, Joy and I participated in our first karate tournament. The whole family rose bright and early so we could drive the two hours and 15 minutes to Standish, Maine.  This tournament is relatively small, with only about five dojos participating.... (More)
Posted by joyful on March 31, 2016, 1:14 pm
Category: General, Jonathan, Faith, Joy
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