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School-Talk Etiquette
Have you ever been in one of those awkward conversations where you realize you and your friend have divergent views? I have. Especially now that I’m a mom. Moms can be pretty passionate about their parenting choices. Schooling is an … Continue reading
Sending Your Child to Africa
I’m over at The Better Mom today – sharing about my heart’s preparation for Caleb’s trip to Africa. Continue reading
Remember…
Just thought this was a good reminder after yesterday’s post! (I found it on Pinterest, which I’m having fun playing puttering with. The internet is so awesome bad for a putterer. Sigh.)
Dinner Gone Wrong
Banning children? Maybe by now you’ve heard about the restaurant near Pittsburgh that is banning all children under the age of six. The owner’s week-old announcement has definitely made waves in pop culture throughout the U.S. I heard about it … Continue reading
Sure Signs of Summer
Dusk was settling across our sun-drenched yard. And she danced. Tiptoeing around them. Humming a little hum as she watched for them. Searching the evening sky. And they came. Flitting around the yard. Like magic. The kind of magic that … Continue reading
This Day in 1999
His arrival came with much anticipation. The two babies before him had gone on before us. Loved with all the anticipation and joy we could give them. But never held or known. At least not in this realm. But it … Continue reading
Mapping Summer
This week brought the official start of summer. The kids have already been out for two weeks. But Tuesday made it official! The kids and I finally made some headway with our summer planning. It’s been fun to dream a … Continue reading
For the Flowers Yet Unopened
Yesterday I wrote about my sweet Madison and the way she is opening up to let us glimpse the beauty and creativity within. As I celebrate this unfolding I can’t seem to get this one nagging thought out of my … Continue reading
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Like a Flower Unfolding
She dances when she moves through the house nowadays. Pirouettes and sashays as she moves to let the dog out. Little leaps or a jazz step as she heads down the hallway to her room. I am in awe as … Continue reading
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Tagged Children, Creativity, Nature, poetry, Writing
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Questions from the Wrestling Mat
I can see the rise and fall of his chest – him breathing heavy as they face off in the center of the mat again. He has made it through two periods. But, the other boy’s extra eight pounds are … Continue reading
