January 20, 2021 Now I’m not blaming the math book. The lesson was simple enough and doing a recipe with your kids to talk about measurements shouldn’t be hard. I tried to make it simple for us. I really did. I didn’t choose beef wellington, coq au vin, or croissants. I chose Kodiak protein ballsContinue reading “Messy Math”
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Worth Teaching
Dec 18, 2020 What is the same about them? “That they are all different.” It was just a simple question I asked during a math lesson about coins, and I was unprepared for my four year old’s answer. Perhaps he didn’t mean it to be profound as he was just sitting in on his olderContinue reading “Worth Teaching”
Reminiscing Norman Rockwell
Sept 10, 2020 I remember the first time I saw a Norman Rockwell painting. I was probably 11 or 12 years old at the time, and I was so captivated that I asked my parents for a book of his paintings for Christmas. I laughed at his candid depictions of childhood, and little did IContinue reading “Reminiscing Norman Rockwell”
Homeschool Day
Sept 9, 2020 I don’t know about everyone else, but we’ve had an especially riveting day of homeschool. Here are a few highlights… Emmett started out strong until he got an ear cramp and then it was all downhill from there. (Yes, I didn’t know ear cramps existed either.) I praised Everett for spelling allContinue reading “Homeschool Day”
Graceful Monday
Aug 31, 2020 Mondays are the toughest. All chores that were neglected over the weekend surmount and span into every space of my house, leaving no corner kempt. Snack wrappers, yogurt containers, coins, treasures, rocks, puff balls, stringing beads, crayons, bits of paper, old French fries, gobs of squished blueberry, and dirty single socks areContinue reading “Graceful Monday”
Memaw’s Party Pickles
July 30, 2020 There is a first time for everything. And this is my first year making cinnamon party pickles like my grandmother used to make. Growing up they were the favorite canned vegetable of all the kids. And I use the term “vegetable” loosely. Nevermind the wholesome field peas or the healthy tomatoes, itContinue reading “Memaw’s Party Pickles”
Life is a Blessing
July 21, 2020 I remember the blackberry picking excursions and mom’s silent prayers that we wouldn’t encounter a snake as we wound our way through briers and came home covered in deliciously staining blackberry juice. I remember the many times we walked acres of plowed sweet potato rows finding flint and quartz arrowheads, old marbles,Continue reading “Life is a Blessing”
All Things Goat’s Milk
July 6, 2020 This is quite the rambling post where I share many ways I’ve been using goat’s milk in the kitchen. And please, before you are impressed, let me assure you that anytime I’m making something other than a box of mac and cheese, I’m usually foregoing some responsibilities. No mom has enough timeContinue reading “All Things Goat’s Milk”
An Update on our Growing Family
June 15, 2020 – An update on our growing family – The twins turned 7 years old in April in the midst of quarantine. Instead of the usual rambunctious cousin party, we celebrated with just our family. We are blessed to have such a challenging duo. Emmett – Always thinking and questioning. He’s very observantContinue reading “An Update on our Growing Family”
Just a Glimpse
May 15, 2020 As I look back through my camera roll, I realize our days are beautiful adventures. Yet, the still images only show a glimpse, and it is much louder and much more chaotic as we live it. There’s a picture of a studious little boy with his intent face as we learn aContinue reading “Just a Glimpse”
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