It is. In fact, sometimes it is very messy, and it is easy to use that messy-ness as an excuse to avoid playing with art supplies. First you have to drag out all the supplies, then you spend time doing
Learning to see
Vision is something I take for granted. I can see. I don’t think about it, I just do it. Things aren’t quite as easy for my daughter. We found out a few months ago that she has several vision problems,
A photo to make Grandpa smile
The best toys I never bought
Banging on pots & pans. It’s fun! It’s cheap! It’s already in the house! Most importantly, it holds my little girl’s attention long enough to keep her from climbing into the oven while Momma tries to cook dinner, grade math,
HotRod Birthday Party
Boys and cars are a perfect combination. Our family’s collection of cars, toy and not so toy, is extensive. We stack the non-toy version two high in the garage if that gives you any idea of how much we love
Waiting for Nana
MeMe and Dirt
“Uh oh! MeMe!” cried my little one from her crib. “MeMe, MeMe, Momma, MeMe!“ To everyone else’s ears it was surely a strange combination of sounds. To me it was a very sincere cry that brought both laughter and immediate
Benjamin Franklin tour of Boston
We have been studying Benjamin Franklin as part of our recent study of The Hatmaker’s Sign. (Lots of resources at THSM, btw) He is a really fascinating guy. Anyone who can invent the lightning rod, convince the French to help
If You Eat Superglue…
Nothing happens. Well, almost nothing happens. If you eat Superglue mom learns that you can voice complete thoughts and communicate your needs clearly. This is what my precious 21 month old told me while spitting violently onto my kitchen floor
Bottles
I love the look of wine bottles – all lined up and filled with the fruit harvested from our back yard vines. There is something so elegant and refined about them. Too bad I’m not much of a wine fan.