Breakfast
Very early in the morning, when many kids are still asleep, mine are creeping quietly around the house. I am woken by whispers and the occasional clanking of dishes. And then, a little face will whisper ever so closely to mine, “Mama, come out and see.” And in the still of the morning, I come out […]
Imagine
The cool, breezy days are leaving us, and we are at the point where the windows and doors will stay closed for the summer. I have been enjoying the cool weather so much, and I’ve been making sure to appreciate every moment while it’s been with us. The kids have too. I’ve found them outside […]
Wandering
There is something about turning 3 that transforms each child. Those sweet and agreeable little faces become very opinionated and frequently distempered. They are working hard to become someone. Who? They do not yet know. But they are working. Sometimes this comes at the cost of sadness and sometimes physical pain of those around the almost […]
Confessions From the Mother Of a Climber
Our first child was very mellow. She listened and obeyed most things that we told her. When we told her not to touch the lamp, she did not touch the lamp. When we told her not to climb on the cafe chairs, she did not climb on the cafe chairs. I was always proud of how well […]
Pond Life
We may have lost a pool in the move, but we’ve gained a pond. I was quite sad at the thought of not having a pool in Florida, but we haven’t missed it in the least. (Check back with me in July though, just to be sure. I may have a different response for you.) Pond […]
Little Builders
We play outside a lot. A lot! There are several things my children love to do in the outdoors. You will find them biking, exploring, imagining wonderful worlds of magic and adventure, but one of their most favorite things to do outside is to build. They raid the wood buckets in the garage to […]
No more monkeys jumping on the bed!
What did your mother tell you about jumping on the bed? Mine told me not to. And what a drag! She did get me a trampoline though. Of course, I tell my girls not to jump on the bed. But for good reason for heaven’s sake!!! Because yesterday, while running on the bed chasing her […]
7 years ago…
Seven years (and going on 4 babies) ago, I married this very special man. I am so grateful for his love and support. He is an amazing husband and father and adds joy to my life. It is so nice to have a special day dedicated to remembering the moment when we decided to share […]
A quiet moment
In the morning, I try to get up a little earlier than everyone else to prepare for the day. Otherwise, I feel grumpy when they bombard me first thing with their complaints of hunger and wanting to play games and read books…and when I say first thing, I do mean before my eyes have even […]
Tea Party
There are little treasures everywhere you turn when it comes to motherhood. I love when I am busy around the house and I hear the girls in the other room playing happily. Laelia’s favorite thing to do is sing–usually “Puff the Magic Dragon” or “Once Upon a Dream” from Sleeping Beauty. She sings most of […]
