Tag Archives: parenting
{Practices of Parenting Carnival} In Which I Believe in Family Dance Parties
My family had one living area in our three bedroom ranch house. It had a shiny brick bench in front of the fireplace. It was a perfect place for a stage and served as one pretty faithfully for this girl … Continue reading
Filed under Motherhood
Donut-7 Rocket Thankful
Oh, friends. I’m writing this on Monday night. It’s 9:15 and Chris and I have finally sat down, exhausted. It’s been one of those emotional nights of demanding children, erupting tantrums, long efforts to love, snuggle and get our emotional … Continue reading
Filed under Thankful Tuesday
Taking Care
I’ve never been known for being careful. When I brush August’s hair, I go for quick and efficient, the same as when I brush my own. I have a tough scalp. I brush my teeth with vigor. I don’t close … Continue reading
Filed under Motherhood
Just a little practical bookish sort of wish list
I’ve been posting a lot of book lists lately. Maybe it’s because I’ve actually had time while I’m staying with my parents (and before that, my mother-in-law’s) to think about books and consider how I’m going to spend the extra … Continue reading
Filed under Books
slow, idle, brave
This week, while I’m on vacation, I’ll be re-posting some thoughts from back in the day (also known as last year). This was first published on July 8, 2010… Today, while zooming through a profile piece on an artist … Continue reading
Filed under Motherhood
Questions
While singing August my favorite goodnight song, “Mommy loves you” (Also known as “Beautiful Girl” from Slugs, Bugs and Lullibies. Why do you sing: “The angels are keeping / So cry no more”? “Because the song says God sent some … Continue reading
Filed under Motherhood
