Snapped a quick pic yesterday during our “Wash It Wednesday” time together. Every Wednesday, one of the boys is responsible for washing, folding and putting away all the towels, washcloths and cloth napkins. While I wash all the family clothes, (I do a load a day each morning to stay on top of it) theyContinue reading “Wash-It Wednesday”
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Cocoa Amidst the Chaos
It was a rough night, followed by a rough morning. Multiple clothing changes, multiple night time calls, and I was awake far earlier than I wanted to be, accompanied by a sidekick. By 7:00 am the day was already spinning out of control in ways I didn’t want. Have you had one of those daysContinue reading “Cocoa Amidst the Chaos”
Unit Blocks for Open-Ended Play
Good Afternoon, Mama. It’s been a rainy couple days here in the Northeast, and the kids have been playing more inside than out. Two of the toys that get the most play in our home are unit blocks and peg figures. We’ve had the unit blocks for years and years*, and my eldest son oftenContinue reading “Unit Blocks for Open-Ended Play”
Simple Traditions
Good Afternoon, Mama. One of the most beloved “traditions” in our home is our holiday books. We have a few books for each of the major holidays kept in a small tote in a closet, and we pull them out the week of the holiday. Traditions don’t have to be elaborate. Or expensive. Or evenContinue reading “Simple Traditions”
Stay the Course
Good Morning, Mama. Are you still in the joyful yet exhausting days of littles who depend on you to meet all their needs, both during the day and through the night? Me too. And YET…the other morning, after being up most of the night with a teething baby, I came downstairs just in time toContinue reading “Stay the Course”
A Different Thanksgiving
How are you feeling about this week, Mama? Thanksgiving will be different this year. It feels like everything is different this year. Have you given yourself space to grieve the differences? Our Thanksgiving with a new baby will be nothing at all like I envisioned…and YET… He is still faithful. The King is still onContinue reading “A Different Thanksgiving”
Up Against a Wall?
Hey, Mama. Do you ever feel like you’re up against a wall in your motherhood? Like there’s a challenge that you just can’t overcome, a task that you just can’t complete? You’re stuck? When entire days and weeks begin to feel like that, it’s a cue to pause. To take time to reflect, and problemContinue reading “Up Against a Wall?”
Good Enough
Hey, Mama. Have you ever wanted something that’s simply beyond your means? For years, I’ve wanted a mud kitchen for our backyard. A little wooden stand with a basin and a counter, and metal pots and pans for making mud pies. It’s simply beyond our means. It’s not something we will budget or even saveContinue reading “Good Enough”
15 Minute Connection
Good Morning, Mama. It’s really true what they say, the days are long but the years are short. 4 years ago, it was her in the crib. Now she stands tall beside it. One month ago, he couldn’t pull up at all. Now he greets me proud and tall, holding onto the top rail. WhateverContinue reading “15 Minute Connection”
Why You Need to Try the 3 Marker Challenge
Hey, Mama. Want a simple, easy way to spend some quality time with your kids? We celebrated my daughter’s 5th birthday yesterday—and one of the ways we celebrated was with a family style “3 Marker Challenge”. You pick a picture to color (we often like to do it around a “theme”—for this we did “Birthday”!Continue reading “Why You Need to Try the 3 Marker Challenge”
Next Door Hope 