Category: Motherhood

I was so touched by everyone’s comments about the Montessori method on the first Montessori Inspired post. It seems like a good extension of our parenting, and we hold high hopes that there will be space next school year for our three boys in the school in which we have been hoping to be accepted … Continue reading “Montessori-Inspired”

This past weekend was a festive one! Andrew’s brother Bill and his family (some of my very favorite people in the whole world) visited, making it feel a lot like the holidays. Something about the month of January can be hard, even the end of it. But I have found that making plans and celebrating … Continue reading “Weekend Shenanigans”

On the 24,009th snow day (it seems like a lot, right?), Milo asked to set up a shop in our dining room. We really got into it, and by the end of it, he and Emil had spent a good three hours organizing, setting up, making play money and a cash register with a real … Continue reading “Setting Up Shop”

Nap time around here is quite a hoot. Actually, it is quite frustrating, but some day, looking back on things like this, I know I will laugh, roll my eyes lovingly, and think, Oh that guy!  Last weekend after hearing a whole lot of thumps and bumps after putting Emil down for his nap, Andrew snuck … Continue reading “This Guy”

Today I finish my 6-week trapeze class with sore muscles, aching hands, and the skin nearly rubbed raw off my ankles and inner arms. But I can tell you that those things will heal, likely within the week, and that the skin underneath will be stronger and tougher. Maybe not prettier, but stronger.  The muscles in … Continue reading “Trapeze Class”