Parental Preferences
NaNoWriMo Day 7 Word Count:12,052 “Let’s finish breakfast so we can do our history lesson!” I said to the kids this morning. “We’re going to read about mummies today!” “No, … Continue reading Parental Preferences
Tag: kids
Happiness is…
…my toddler declaring, “Do yoga!” then proceeding to do a modified sun salutation including forward bend, down dog, up dog, and warrior 2. Now to teach him the Sanskrit names … Continue reading Happiness is…
Don’t Call it a Comeback
This morning, I woke from a dream in which I told my mom, “The only thing I really can’t do with my kids around is write.” I opened my eyes … Continue reading Don’t Call it a Comeback
You Are What You Read (and Watch)
I was on the phone with my mom a couple of weeks ago. The kids were downstairs watching Wild Kratts, a PBS cartoon show we have on DVD because we … Continue reading You Are What You Read (and Watch)
I Am, therefore I Blog
I had a thought about blogging while I was riding my bike home from the library today. The thoughts I had on the way to the library had little to … Continue reading I Am, therefore I Blog
Goodbye, Salamanders! See You Tomorrow!
So, we went camping. And we made it back. And the children loved it. “I loved camping!” my daughter proclaimed while we were at the coffee shop waiting for our … Continue reading Goodbye, Salamanders! See You Tomorrow!
Lessons from the Bible
This week, my daughter and I have been reading the story of Joseph and his coat of many colors. My daughter really seemed to enjoy the story and retained many … Continue reading Lessons from the Bible
Dirty Deeds
All day long, my two-year-old son has been saying this phrase, and my daughter and I just couldn’t figure it out. It sounded kind of like, “dun-der-deep.” He kept saying … Continue reading Dirty Deeds
The Introvert Playdate
Today I planned yet another introvert-unfriendly outing for my introverted self and my two introverted children. We were supposed to meet a houseful of strangers (fellow UU homeschoolers; you don’t … Continue reading The Introvert Playdate
Birds and Bees and Cats
Last night my husband stopped by the library on his way back from the bike shop to pick up a few books for me. He got everything I requested, but … Continue reading Birds and Bees and Cats
On the Lighter Side: The Nanny Diaries
The Nanny Diaries by Emma McLaughlin My rating: 3 of 5 stars During summers when I was in college, I did a lot of babysitting. One summer, I filled in … Continue reading On the Lighter Side: The Nanny Diaries
Is There a Doctor in the House?
I took my son for his two-year well-child visit today with the new doctor. Usually when I’m shopping for a new doctor, I do multiple meet-and-greets, gearing myself up each … Continue reading Is There a Doctor in the House?
Imperfect Happiness 