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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. 4/1 - JPD, "'I'm goin' back to my work, after watchin' Jonathan do that awesome trick,' said Popcorn Man." 4/1 - Nathaniel started saying "yes" clearly - so cute!! 4/3 - NPD do turtle puzzle, self w/ encouragement... (More)
Posted by joyful on April 30, 2017, 12:00 am
Category: Noah, Faith, Joy, Jeremiah, Nathaniel
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
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
Molars, Hair, Tape Armor
6/17 - Nathaniel gets three molars at once.  upper left, lower left, lower right.  The upper right made its appearance 6/22. 6/21 - Haircut day for some.  (It's pretty hard to get everyone in one day.)  I cut Noah's hair, and some of Jeremiah's (he got impatient and I... (More)
Posted by joyful on June 25, 2016, 7:06 am
Category: Noah, Faith, Joy, Jeremiah, Nathaniel
Mother's Day 2016
Highlights from my Mother's Day, in addition to playing handbells: Nathaniel went in to the bid kids' room to give Jeremiah a morning hug and "hewwo!" Nathaniel belly laughs. Jonathan sang all the verses of Fairest Lord Jesus while washing dishes. (More)
Posted by joyful on June 17, 2016, 3:30 pm
Category: General, Jonathan, 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
June 2016 Pocket Notes
6/1 - Nathaniel was playing with the nebulizer, dripped some of the leftover liquid, said, "Uh, oh."  Then he walked to the bathroom, opened the cabinet, got out a hand towel, came back into the bedroom and wiped up his spill. 6/2 - I asked Nathaniel to put the toy cars away and he did... (More)
Posted by joyful on June 17, 2016, 2:47 pm
Category: Jonathan, Noah, Joy, Jeremiah
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
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