The election is permeating all factions of our lives these days — even my conversations with the kids. They are becoming aware that something big is going on and have been asking questions. I have to admit that some of the conversations have been fun (and funny). I didn’t want to spend tons of time…
I’ve decided that Mondays just wear me out! Around the HouseSeasonal clothes swap is 2/3 of the way done. I’ve got one more kid to go!!! From the KitchenThings are starting to cool off here, which means more soups and more baking. Since I am no longer really dieting (see below) I am going to…
Our annual trip to the pumpkin patch was a blast — up until the big crying jag at the end. In an effort to protect the feelings of the involved I won’t reveal the culprit, but it was pretty epic. Ah well, all in a normal day. We did enjoy the rest of the trip,…
Ok, these really aren’t that spooky, but the kids love, love, love these books from our autumn basket and request them often during the month of October. The Littlest Pumpkin – For the past three or so years this one has been Olivia’s favorite Halloween tale. It must be read repeatedly during the month of…
I am one tired mama. I had plans for this to be one of my most productive falls ever, but it is turning out to be not so much that way. Sigh. Around the HouseParty is over!! Yay! House is clean. Life is good. Next up on the agenda is the seasonal clothes swap. Except…
I am watching Thomas do gymnastics. I can’t decide if it is the cutest or most nerve-wracking thing ever. Around the HouseWe are in full-on birthday party mode here. We are having a small get together with some family and a friend or two on Saturday for T’s birthday. I am not a party mom….
Elizabeth asked about how I was using PAL in the comments on the Monday Musing’s post. Not one to waste a wordy comment, I thought I would turn the comment into a post so I could expand in it and it would be easier found on the blog for people who are looking for PAL…
Rainy, rainy day. Cooler weather is supposed to be on the way. I sure hope so. Around the HouseWhat I said last week. Still got to get the fall decor out; it’s hard when it doesn’t feel much like fall. From the KitchenI made fake fried rice this week using cauliflower, and it was a…
You can read more about Circle Time Virtues here. We did very little in our lesson plan other than recite, discuss, and read this month, but I have pulled out the patience song (I write a little song based on the definition on the We Choose Virtues card. This month it was to the tune…
I am joining Sarah over at Amongst Lovely Things in her efforts to inspire us to do the important work of reading aloud to our children — a lot. And therein lies the rub. I am reading aloud, but not as much as I feel I need to. I have yet to reach a volume…
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