One day you’re agonizing over phonics programs and wondering if a half hour spent watching the the tadpoles in the storm water retention pond counts…
In the middle
You remember middle school. We all remember middle school. Let’s face it– there’s a reason why it’s used as an analogy for all the horrible,…
{Work in Progress Wednesdays}
“The joy of life is made up of obscure and seemingly mundane victories that gives us our own small satisfactions.” –Billy Joel (Work in progress:…
On the worst days
Dear Fellow Mom, You’re trying. I know you’re trying. But no matter what you do, you can’t do it all. Boy, have I been there.…
Feeding the People {a large family’s 2 week menu with links}
This menu was thrown together somewhat willy nilly in the midst of a sick baby’s recovery and a family schedule that felt well, unscheduled. There…
{Work in Progress Wednesday}
Graduation is only a concept. In real life every day you graduate. Graduation is a process that goes on until the last day of your life.…
Why wool? {cloth diapering with natural fibers}
I admit it: I was a reluctant cloth diaperer. After a brief investigation of cloth prior to the birth of our first baby (quickly nixed…
5 skill-building activities for your 5 year-old boy
Oh, the life of the five year-old boy. He’s not a baby– that much he’ll let you know. Loudly. Indignantly. He’s not a big kid,…
A taste of Nepal
Here’s the truth: Nepal is not known as a culinary destination. Unlike Thailand, India, or even Vietnam, Nepal has never really taken food to the…
{Work in Progress Wednesday}
“Your problem is how you are going to spend this one and precious life you have been issued. Whether you’re going to spend it trying…