Espionage!
Our morning routine includes espionage. We have to scour the backyard for secret information. Even in our bare feet, we tiptoe across the morning
May 9, 2011
Live With Flair
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A Strange Lesson from My Mother’s Day Candle
My mother was the first to teach me that candles have “memory.” When you light a jar or pillar candle the first time, you must
May 8, 2011
Mothers are Beanstalks
This afternoon, the children run outside and design a bean garden for themselves. They want a beanstalk. I discover that we need a structure in
May 7, 2011
Darkness Turned to Light
I don’t know much about photography. I’ve never taken a class, and I don’t use a fancy camera. All I know is that taking pictures
May 6, 2011
What My Daughter Brought to Show and Tell
This morning, my daughter puts a copy of How to Write with Flair in her backpack. It’s her show-and-tell day. I want to cry. I
May 5, 2011
Why Not? (The Story of the Green Apple Cupcakes)
This year, I’ve learned to be a little gourmet. My children taught me that with the hamburger cupcakes. I’m learning to try things that fall
May 4, 2011
Come See This!
At Fitness Group, the children huddle around me and tug on my sleeve because they have things to show me. One boy has drawn a
May 3, 2011
Making Us Suitable
Do you remember my huge gardening mistake? This morning, I look out the window and remember how difficult it was for me to remove all
May 2, 2011
Are You Confident?
Confidence. I think about this word today because I read a story about a woman who changed her hair color. She became so much more
May 1, 2011
The You They Want
The last little girl just left my house after a small birthday party for my youngest daughter. With a tight budget, we hosted a “garden
April 30, 2011