The wedding was short. Ultimately, the bride, dressed in white playsilks, was unwilling. She repeatedly signed all done while saying "ah duh." The groom was unfazed by her lack of commitment, seemingly self-absorbed in his LEGO constructions. The officiator tried to hurry the process along, in the vein of The Princess Bride, quickly saying "Man... Continue Reading →
Every year we buy special ornaments for our Yule tree - one for us and one for each of our children. The intent is that when the kids are grown, they will have some holiday decorations to take with them. A few years ago, I realized that in a short span of time some years... Continue Reading →
The idea of knitting has been a romantic one for me. I so often see others knitting, relaxed and calm in their craft. The reality for me, however, was nothing of the sort. I first tried knitting when my oldest was three years old. I wanted to learn how to knit in case he wanted... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the January Carnival of Natural Parenting: Learning from children This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Hobo Mama and Code Name: Mama. This month our participants have shared the many lessons their children have taught them. Please read to the end to find a list... Continue Reading →
As part of my 2011 Reusable Bag Challenge, I am giving away a free cloth produce bag each month. At some point during each month, I will post a bag to give away. Check back each month for a chance to win. WIN IT! For your own chance to win a reusable cloth produce bag,... Continue Reading →
Last month we became the proud owners of a stuffed giraffe from My Sweet Potatoes. I am extremely pleased with our little giraffe. The workmanship is tip-top. The owner uses 100% cotton fabric and polyester stuffing. The individual ribbons are heat sealed so that no chemicals are going in your little one's mouth. The neck... Continue Reading →
Last Fall when I received the results from my allergy testing, I felt like I was on the edge of a cliff, teetering as I looked at what I was dealing with. We debated getting the kids tested. We didn't want to put them through anything without reason, but I really wanted to know. In... Continue Reading →
I've been slacking around the house. A lack of energy and health can do that to you. It isn't as though the house is trashed. It's in better shape in its current state than some other houses I know. However, it bugs me. Even Motivated Moms wasn't helping me. Looking at the list felt overwhelming... Continue Reading →
Despite a brief respite in the weather, it has been bitterly cold outside. Had the weather been accompanied with snow, it would at least be fun to play in until everyone runs back inside to warm up. One light dusting of snow wasn't enough to do anything my children had planned - snow ice cream,... Continue Reading →
When my oldest was a toddler, I purchased quite a few playsilks from Dharma Trading Company. At the time, I used Kool-Aid to dye them. The colors were never spectacular, but they worked well enough. Years of use and some washing had the playsilks looking faded and shabby. I decided to try my hand at... Continue Reading →
living peacefully with children 