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Weekend Adventures
Spring is in full effect around here, and we are trying to live outside as much as possible. Last weekend, I took the boys on an adventure to find “Secret Beach.” We strapped our bikes to the car, brought a picnic lunch, and set out. We even had to follow a map and try to identify off-the-beaten-path trails.
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Summer Vacation Planning
Summer vacation is upon us! I have three weeks off every summer. (I technically get two weeks off, but I always save almost all my sick days for an extra week).I feel like my boys’ interests are changing as they grow. We can’t just repeat all the things we did last summer. Additionally, I’m rethinking how we use our time together. Last year, I worked from 7am-10am while Matt watched them, we went on an adventure from 10am-12pm, then we cooked lunch at home and cleaned up, then we had an hour of quiet time in separate rooms, and then we either went to someone’s house or had people… Read More -
Montessori Advice: Packing Lunches
Despite the fact (or maybe because of the fact?) that Henry has been involved in the kitchen from a very young age, he doesn’t enjoy helping in the kitchen. Sure, he’ll jump on the bandwagon if we’re making something like brownies, but he really doesn’t want to be involved in the day-to-day: dishes, setting the table, helping with dinner, etc.However, I want him to contribute to our household and our family as much as possible. I want him to understand that each person has a role to play in helping our household run.I returned to the handbook from a private Montessori school for guidance. Here’s what it says… Read More
