TODAY, I am… :: most grateful for the rise in temperatures around these parts! oh, yes…winter is paused, children rush outdoors to drink in the sunlight and celebrate a day without coats. :: planning to bake chocolate chip peppermint cookies this weekend. I don’t even like chocolate that much, but the family will love it. I...
If there’s anyone who deserves some holiday cheer & appreciation, it’s the many teachers, coaches, helpers, etc. who work with children throughout the year! Hats off to these amazing individuals who pour their hearts out and somehow wrangle an often large group into learning; whether it be math, language, dance, music or another pursuit. While...
As usual, there’s a need for me to prioritize the many ideas I had for crafts & projects this Christmas! Naturally, the ratio of little ones to Mama definitely determines what those projects will be. Ahem. Additionally this year, our geography curriculum calls for many cultural celebrations of the Christmas season. So… We have lots...
A BLESSED THANKSGIVING to all who celebrate today… this day of remembrance naturally lends to the upcoming celebration of Advent, when we give THANKS for the coming of our Messiah, Jesus. The season of Advent is a joyous occassion for the family! Advent is a time of anticipation, of longing and of waiting for the birth...
I’ve been away before, alone at times to reflect and soak up the quiet. Home life is full of noise, good sounds of course, but I crave a piece of quiet every now and then… …but this time, the yearly pilgrimage away from the home front led to a strong desire to connect, to meet...
With older girls and a Mama who all love cooking and baking…well, the kitchen is a busy place! The sights and smells of breads, cookies, muffins and the like fill our senses and our bellies… …it’s Autumn alright. And it’s good. Want to share your thoughts? Click here to send me an email....
