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Learning Tower
I have been so eager to get our hands on a Learning Tower. Although they are cumbersome and insanely large, they seem like such an awesome way to help young children participate in the kitchen life of the family. Although I’ve read that “Practical Life” activities usually start around 15 months, I can sense that Henry is ready to at least be elevated to the counter with us. A few nights we’ve had him stand on a chair (with one of us standing directly behind him) in order to watch us wash dishes or make dinner. He’s completely enthralled.… Read MoreI’ve seen directions for making your own Learning Tower (that
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Reflection & Rejuvenation: March
Remember last month when many of you were really worried about me, my relationship, and my life in general? Well, things got a lot better fast. Don’t get me wrong; things haven’t been all peaches and cream (is that an expression?), but I almost immediately stopped feeling trapped. The three babysitters I was able to reach out to at the end of January helped me get out of the house and into the community, so I could start working on Magnolia Montessori For All. They seriously saved me from a complete meltdown. In retrospect, I feel bad being so dramatic. Honestly, I could have waited another month before getting… Read More -
Twelve Months: Happy Birthday, Henry!
This is the last month of your monthly letters and photographs. After this, we are moving to a yearly schedule. You are growing so fast!… Read MoreWhat has this month brought to us?
One of your favorite activities is reading. You love to flip through your board books and make low, gurgling noises as you “read.” You also hand us the books over and over to read them to you. You also read a lot when you’re sitting on the toilet. It’s adorable and melts my heart every time.
You love pulling on fan cords (our new house has a lot of fans). If we ask you where