Here is the reason for name mothergooneybird.
It is from a camp song of the same name.
" Mother GooneyBird! Mother Gooneybird!
Seven chicks has Mother Gooneybird!
And they can't walk, and they can't talk,
all they do is go like this:
The singers then wiggle their body parts in this order
while singing this chorus after calling out each new movement
Right leg, left leg, right arm, left arm,
Nod your head, turn around, stick out your tongue,
When you are doing all the motions you call them out in order
and sing the song one more time
and fall on the ground!
It is quite hilarious and makes everyone breathlessly happy.

House Work

Today we are busy turning the school room into the new work shop. We are getting a small load of drywall today. Part for the kitchen which is getting a new pantry. And the rest for Jacob's room. The plaster is falling down in there and so we are covering it up. I have been stripping wall paper (windshield wiper fluid is amazing) and getting ready to paint the other bedrooms. Also repairing plaster in the stairwell and hall. I am doing all I can so that Bryan can focus on the hard parts.
Bryan in busy busy with work. He could use some prayers so please send yours!

Hello World!
This is what the Grove family in Missouri has been working on lately.
1. Cleaning the house ( an ever-present never ending duty)
2. Fixing the house ( an ever-present never ending choice)
3. School work ( an ever-present never ending excitement filled somewhat stressful adventure)
4. Potty training Emilie (it's not working)
5. Trying to smile more and use kinder words. (an ever-present desire if not an accomplishment)

The Grove Family Blog

Wow! Here we are. I am excited. I always wanted a blog of my own. Even if no one ever reads it. this will be fun!!