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Squirty Sidewalk Chalk
I've been following a blog called Growing a Jeweled Rose for inspiration on activities to do with my girls. She has two daughters as well, and they are each a few months older than my girls, so I feel...
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By George, She's Got it!
Early last month I ran out of excuses and finally decided to try again - potty training Audrey, that is. We had started talking to her a bit about it, and when we asked if she wanted to be a 'Big...
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Just Checking In!
Hello Blog, remember me? It has been so long, I actually had to wander the back end of this site - refamiliarizing myself with how this whole thing works! It took me awhile to figure out how to post a...
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Overwhelmed by Illness
My five year old has been wearing the same pyjamas since Saturday night... out of curiousity I quickly calculated and that's... at least 66 hours. Oy. I have been looking forward to this weekend since...
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I Won't Be Your Friend Anymore
It happened one day, as I was blissfully believing my children would stay young forever. I hear "I won't be your friend anymore!!" screamed across the downstairs playroom, followed by more...
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Excavation Fun!
When it comes to planning homeschool science activities or experiments, I have so far proven to be quite terrible at planning ahead. This one is super simple, though, and when I got the idea I set it...
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There are times when my life throws sticks and stones in my direction... And there are times it throws grenades Then, in the stillness, when the dust is falling around me I find myself sinking and...
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Marching Forward
There is something that is at once melancholic and invigorating about looking at photographs of your own memories. The month of March has been a long and arduous time for me, beginning with what should...
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On Bed Bugs, Head Lice and Hardship
I recall an incident as a teenager, a family that I babysat for - and absolutely adored - called me over to talk with them in person for a serious conversation. I was so worried that they were moving,...
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(Even Very Very Young) Mennonite Girls Can Cook
Going through Grandma's house has been a difficult and sad procedure. It has, however, brought about some wonderful conversations and time with family, and for me - since bringing home her recipe boxes...
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