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May 27, 2009
The year in review, Professor Mom
The year in review, Professor Mom
L.'s last day of third grade is today. I can scarcely believe it, really. Each year seems to drag on painfully slowly, over horrible bumps and snags in the road, dark twisty portions where you can't see the light ahead, sudden bursts of clear ground now and again. But then May hits and all of a sudden we're there, at the end of it, not knowing just how to feel. Second grade had many of the same bumps and twists and dark corners, but it was still a good year, when it was all said and done--which is more than I can say for this year. But we're at the end now--almost. [more]
May 27, 2009
A mother's guilt
A mother's guilt
My 5-month-old daughter has come down with something. Her nose is gunky, her eyes watery, her little baby cough as heartbreaking as it is cute. It’s devastating. But the worst part? It’s all my fault. [more]
May 27, 2009
Winner Sides, Jessica
Winner Sides, Jessica
Last weekend when we were visiting R and G's Grandma Sheri and Papa, Grandma Sheri whipped up this orzo dish. It seems that every time we visit, I come back with some new recipe to take home with me. Grandma Sheri always has a wonderful smorgasbord of foods when we come to visit, but I have come to especially anticipate her wonderful side dishes. [more]
May 27, 2009
Fancy Flower Garland, Craftivity Corner
Fancy Flower Garland, Craftivity Corner
There is something so pretty about garlands. You can make this for a special occasion , Sunday brunch or my favorite reason, just because. Using doilies is an easy way to cut down on steps so the fun parts of this craft ( painting and glitter) can be the focus. [more]
May 26, 2009
"Why?", Talia's Blog
"Why?", Talia's Blog
My three-year-old niece sat in the back seat as I drove home. I was looking forward to spending the weekend with her.
"What is that noise?" she asked.
"What noise?"
"It sounds like thunder."
"What is that building?" she asked.
"That is where your Mommy goes to college."
"What is the building doing?"
"Nothing. It’s closed."
"Why is it closed?"
"It’s Saturday." [more]
May 26, 2009
Duty, Professor Mom
Duty, Professor Mom
I hope your Memorial Day was a little sunnier than ours. We did get lucky in the end, though. After hours of on again and off again sunshine, the rain clouds blew through around 4:00 pm and we ended up with a perfect window of sunshine for the annual potluck at our neighborhood pool. Also on again and off again most of the afternoon I cooked for the potluck (sesame noodles, banana bread, pasta salad) and listened to many remarkable stories on NPR about soldiers from days long ago, and recent days, too. [more]
May 26, 2009
Sneaking Treats, Jessica
Sneaking Treats, Jessica
Chances are, if you are reading this blog post, you are a parent and you have an interest in healthy eating for your family. I have no way of knowing exactly who reads this blog, I am just guessing for guessing’s sake. [more]
May 26, 2009
Easy Butter Making !, Craftivity Corner
Easy Butter Making !, Craftivity Corner
Does your child like butter? When we bake I can't turn around if the butter is within my son's reach. So instead of just saying no, I decided to show him how to make it. I have fond memories from preschool making butter and was excited to share this with my son. [more]
May 25, 2009
Our Stories, Talia's Blog
Our Stories, Talia's Blog
Like letters which become sentences that grow into paragraphs, likewise our lives are written.
Our table of contents properly sorts the chapters of our lives, and provides them with subtitles. We dedicate our stories to someone for some reason... my family, my children, my third grade teacher Ms. Johnson for believing in me.
Every book begins in a different way... she was born, he died, they lived. Each chapter discloses who we are, why we are. She stood before us in a board room and passionately prodded us, saying, “We are advocates for kids.” [more]
May 25, 2009
DIY Memory Game, Craftivity Corner
DIY Memory Game, Craftivity Corner
Playing games with your children is a chance to bond, play and even teach while having fun. This do it yourself memory game is super fast to make, and even toddlers can play!
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