Yogariffic (With Kids!)
I can’t decide if doing yoga with kids is better than not doing yoga at all. The last couple of days have thrown me for a bit of a loop. … Continue reading Yogariffic (With Kids!)
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Simplicity Parenting: The Book Review
Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids by Lisa M. Ross My rating: 4 of 5 stars I loved this book … Continue reading Simplicity Parenting: The Book Review
Simplifying Childhood: What About Sports?
I’ve mentioned before that I’m reading Kim John Payne’s Simplicity Parenting. This morning I read the chapter about Scheduling. Much of what Payne writes about scheduling in general makes sense … Continue reading Simplifying Childhood: What About Sports?
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
Living Simply with Kids: Knowing When to Say When
This weekend, our family watched the movie Babies together. In the opening scene, two toddlers sit playing, focussed and quiet. In front of each is a large stone onto which … Continue reading Living Simply with Kids: Knowing When to Say When
‘Tis the Season for Candy-Cane Mishaps.
I made dinner tonight while wearing a firefighter’s helmet. This isn’t a metaphor. My son was wearing his construction hard hat and wanted me to wear the firefighter’s helmet. So … Continue reading ‘Tis the Season for Candy-Cane Mishaps.
Mama Said There’d Be Days Like This
My son had two monster tantrums and two smaller tantrums today. Luckily, the smaller ones were the ones he had at the library, and he saved the monster ones for … Continue reading Mama Said There’d Be Days Like This
Little Jokers
The past several days, my children have been telling knock-knock jokes. Knock-knock jokes told by a six-year-old follow the basic structure, but generally lack a punchline. Knock knock! Who’s there? … Continue reading Little Jokers
Imperfect Happiness 