Category: Motherhood

There is something so interesting happening in our society. At least within our social circle (and certainly in my male cousins’ and many of our extended families’ households), fathers are even more present and crucial in child-rearing roles than they were in the previous generation. I speak to my family and friends about the changing … Continue reading “On Fatherhood in These Times”

My heart is so full as I write this… it seems that with a few good sunny warm days of working in the garden and the kitchen, and sharing good food with close friends, life is really really good. I am grateful for an abundance of beautiful local produce and the means with which to … Continue reading “Weekend Shenanigans: A Feast With Friends”

“A portrait of my children once a week, every week, in 2013” Emil: Reading “Green Eggs and Ham” by Dr. Suess, of course. Oliver: Has to stay in the tub until ALL of the water has drained. Milo: Enjoying some rest after a late night in the ER. ***Linking up with Jodi and her 52 … Continue reading “15/52”

Yesterday afternoon, Milo, Oliver, Emil and I were just beginning to pot some flowers on the back deck. I asked Milo to hand me a small tray of flowers, only he tripped walking over to them and fell hard onto an empty flowerpot. Flowerpot 1, eyebrow 0. 5 hours in an ER with 3 children … Continue reading “Milo’s Stitches”

This week’s DIY Fun is so simple and adaptable for different ages. Milo came up with part of the game, and I added some rules and helped with the shapes… but he and Oliver really ran with it! Materials Needed: Large open concrete or blacktop space (like a driveway or paved area at an elementary … Continue reading “DIY Fun: Shapes Jump Game”