“Mommy, she did this.” “no I didn’t she did this first”. “well, you snatched it” “but you wouldn’t give it and it was my turn” I couldn’t decide which was worse, the constant complaining or the whiny irritating tone of voice that accompanied it. This was the case when visiting someone whose kids are similar…
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To Aleppo, with love.
I was up early this morning, and read the news. The thoughts below seemed to flow and I quickly jotted this down : Aleppo is burning While we turn in our beds Our hearts filled with heaviness, it feels like lead… Our eyes are red From the tears we have shed While the knots…
2nd Grade School Day!
This is something a lot of people are curious about, whether its those wanting to try it out, or those who doubt a child can be educated in a home environment and still excel. The night before I go over the things I want each child to accomplish the next day and then I plan…
The beautiful habit of Prayer.
It is 5:40am and I hear a beeping, down the hallway ……My 7 year old son has set an alarm. Thinking it was a mistake; I get out of bed and open the door to turn it off when he catches me, like a red handed burglar. He sat up, wide eyed and bushy tailed…
…”thinking”, she said
Morning walk/ bike riding at the Savannah Rapids with the family. This girl wanted to hang out here for most of the time, observing nature, the things floating in the water, people kayaking, dog playing fetch in the water, eating fruit and “thinking about things” she said. Watching them alone, in their element is already…
Mr. Fun Dad
I approached the door and can hear laughter and talking and all of the sounds that revolves around the word “fun”. My husband keeps our kids, amidst his busy schedule a few nights a week, on his own. He has free reign and to be honest, I almost cringe returning home because every snack they…
Morning in the Life of a 3 year old.
When I started to document this, it was mostly for myself but I have noticed a popular question I receive is “what do you with him?” “what kinds of activities do you do?” As a result, I have decided to share it. My 3 year old begins his day by playing with his cars, even…
Can you kiss the what??
The sun finally peaked out, illuminating the once gloomy backyard and as soon as my kids got a glimpse of its radiance, they wanted to go outside. I was adamant as they had already gotten ready for the day and the previous days rain had left behind dirt and puddles and the things that can…
Inside Edition: |Camping Essentials|
My children, like most, love the outdoors and have asked us on numerous occasions to go camping. Over the years something always seemed to prevent us from doing so, but we have always been generous in allowing camping in the living room, toy room and most recently they asked to pitch a tent in one…
And though she be but little she is fierce….
William Shakespeare says it quite eloquently in a quote that fits the 5 pound 6 ounce baby girl I gave birth to back in 2010. In utero, she defied the odds and proved doctors and modern medicine wrong. Initially diagnosed as having intra uterine growth restriction when pregnant with her, doctors told me they…
Perspective is Everything!
Sometimes, they say, “the happiest people don’t have the best of everything; they make the most of everything that comes their way.”
Bonding over Oatmeal
The morning dew glistens in the sunlight as the rays begin to outstretch their arms into the sky, embracing and welcoming a brand new day. Shutters begin to open and in almost rhythmic fashion, little footsteps can be heard climbing off the bed and trotting downstairs. He stands in the doorway, rubbing his eyes, which…
This Beautiful Life of Ours 