My to-do list hovers above me, creating some semblance of sanity out of the chaos. It literally - and figuratively - hangs over me, reminding simultaneously that I'm accomplishing tasks and that I could never run fast enough to complete it all. My list is comprised of things I … [Read more...]
Written By Mommy and Ella
At six, my daughter is an author and illustrator. She's devoured books since birth, quieting down to The Poky Little Puppy, eagerly bringing stacks of Berenstein Bears and Little Critter stories, and now staying up late to finish chapter books. Transitioning to creating her own … [Read more...]
Simple Art/Computer/Puzzle Space Redo
Yesterday, I talked about my Simple Toy Room Organization Ideas brought on by an influx of toys at Christmas and the crazy mess of winter vacation. I already had a craft space upstairs for my children, but their art projects rapidly took over our dining area space. No … [Read more...]
Sleep Wars – Toddler Style
It started with an enormous thump, followed by the pitter patter of tiny feet running down the hall. We looked up and, to our chagrin, our 19 month-old peered at us from the top of the stairs. We considered simply putting him back in his crib, but the cut lip he sported indicated … [Read more...]
Kids on Christmas Crack or Aiming for a Journey, Not a Race, to the Big Day
Christmas is anticipation on ten energy drinks. It's advent calendars counting down the days, Christmas lists with constant amendments, and baking sugery concoctions you wouldn't dream of consuming the rest of the year. Santa, and sometimes his pesky Elf assistant, are always … [Read more...]
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