Advance Planning for Christmas 2014
This year when I asked my kids what they wanted to get one another for Christmas, they both chose homemade gifts. My son said he wanted to knit his sister … Continue reading Advance Planning for Christmas 2014
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Classic Imperfect Happiness: Why I Don’t Care About Santa Claus
It’s less than a week until Christmas, I’m trying to finish reading two major works of classic literature by the end of the month, and I still haven’t finished knitting … Continue reading Classic Imperfect Happiness: Why I Don’t Care About Santa Claus
Hide Your Toys…Santa’s on his Way
“I want to be Santa Claus for Christmas,” said my three-year-old this evening while I was at the stove frying up potatoes and cabbage. “Oh?” I said. “Yeah. He wears … Continue reading Hide Your Toys…Santa’s on his Way
Simple Living with Children: The Christmas Conundrum
We’re getting there, I think. The kids’ haul this Christmas was slightly less unreasonable than in years past, but they still got way more than two children really need. Way … Continue reading Simple Living with Children: The Christmas Conundrum
Christmas Eve Family Movie Time: A George is a George
My two-year-old son asked to watch a Curious George video. “Let’s watch George, guys!” (He’s taken to calling us “guys.”) “It’s Christmas Eve, honey,” I said. “How about let’s watch … Continue reading Christmas Eve Family Movie Time: A George is a George
Why I Don’t Care About Santa Claus
Here’s the thing: I could really care less about Santa Claus. Sure, I’m still a little annoyed that my parents intentionally deceived me for so many years, commissioning personalized letters … Continue reading Why I Don’t Care About Santa Claus
How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Starring “Mom” as the Grinch.
I’m reading Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne right now and alternately enjoying and feeling strangely anxious about dramatically reducing the number of books and toys my children have daily … Continue reading How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Starring “Mom” as the Grinch.
Creating Treasured Childhood Memories: An Amateur’s Guide
I stopped making the recipes passed down from my female ancestors when we started on our food sensitivity odyssey. For five Christmases, I searched out gluten-free, dairy-free alternatives that didn’t … Continue reading Creating Treasured Childhood Memories: An Amateur’s Guide
Week 21 Review: The Satisfaction of Pop-Culture Exegesis, or The Unexamined Simpsons Episode is Not Worth Watching
It’s become a bit of a family tradition for us to watch “Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire,” the first Simpsons Christmas special and the first full-length episode to air … Continue reading Week 21 Review: The Satisfaction of Pop-Culture Exegesis, or The Unexamined Simpsons Episode is Not Worth Watching
…And a Cup of Good Cheer
My kids pulled in quite the haul this year. My daughter got a real canvas painting kit, a lot of clothes (both wearing and dress-up), a new recorder, a music … Continue reading …And a Cup of Good Cheer
Revising Expectations
I remember a time in college, I think it was the summer of 1996, when the entire world was at my feet. I was brilliant and the world was mine … Continue reading Revising Expectations
Week 20 Review: Love and Loss
This week has been filled with ups and downs. I gave in to manic energy baking popovers and shopping for charitable donations. I ran (for exercise) outdoors twice for the … Continue reading Week 20 Review: Love and Loss
Imperfect Happiness 