Sienna (9 months) has started crawling. Now I have a daily reminder that I need to mop my floors. #momlife
DIY Drop Cloth Curtains – What You Need to Know First
Have you heard of DIY curtains made from painter’s canvas drop cloths? Thanks to Pinterest, I had. It only took a couple of photos and I fell in love with the idea. When I needed to find curtains for my living/dining room area (that didn’t cost over $100 per panel), I decided to give them a try. I love all things … Read More
The Optimistic Helper
Melia (4) showed up with her little shovels to help dig out a tree. She said, “I’ve got 2 shovels, and 2 hands. Let’s get this done.”
It’s Been 3 Months Since You Left
This is a hard post to write. The tears flow freely now, before the first sentence is even written. I expect them. This is one of the few times I allow myself time to fully grieve for you, but you know that. I know you are there watching. 3-months is a long time to not see your face. I try … Read More
Creating Memories – 4 Easy Ways
Creating memories has always been at the center of my parenting style. It is important to me that my children be able to look back on their life and smile. Know they were loved beyond words. Remember it as a time filled with happiness, laughter, and fun. Making this a priority is not always easy. Work, school, activities, obligations, life all … Read More
Wedding Advice from a 4 Year Old
Melia (Age 4 – wearing a rhinestone headband I used on my wedding day): Here, Mom, you can have this back for the next time you get married. as Me: The next time? You want me to get married again? as Melia: Yes, but can I go with you the next time? (She’s always angry she wasn’t there – it … Read More
Tell The Truth – Lies of a 4 Year Old
I’m starting to believe I may be raising a pathological liar. She seems physically unable to tell the truth. This is all said in sarcasm of course, and yet it’s not. I can’t be the only one that feels this way about their child? It seems no matter what we do, this will be our fate. Maybe it’s part of the second child … Read More
Keepsake – What Mom’s Keep & Why
Like most Mom’s, I started out with a plan to capture every moment and keepsake when each of my kids were born. I had a baby book ready to go. Camera’s nearby to snap photos of all the firsts. With my first two, I even started blogs for the family to follow their growth as we always lived away. Making … Read More
Storytime in the Sunshine
The weather has been beautiful! This is the perfect time of year here in Florida, before the humidity kicks in. So today we took full advantage. We recently discovered the most adorable schoolhouse library here! Inside, each room of the house has been converted with bookshelves. The hardwood floors and character of the building is still fully intact. They have … Read More
What Is A Montessori School?
I am always surprised at the number of times I get asked, “What is a Montessori school?” It’s become a normal part of our life. One we are so thankful for finding and love. What I’ve found though is people have become accustomed to hearing the term “Montessori” and never really understand what it means. Why it is different from … Read More