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Friends in San Antonio?
Hi, All!Sorry for this random request, but you do you know anyone in San Antonio who has children ages four or younger?If so, please consider sharing the information below with them:—————————–San Antonio’s First Authentic Public Montessori School: Fall 2016… Read MoreMontessori
For All endeavors to open San Antonio’s first authentic public Montessori
school in the fall of 2016. Redbud Montessori For All will be a free,
dual-language Montessori charter school opening with preK-3 through
3rd grade and adding a grade level every year through 8th grade. You can
learn more about our program at http://redbud.montessoriforall.org. Interested families can fill out an information form at http://redbud.montessoriforall.org/?page_id=157. -
On Turning 35
I turned 35 this past Saturday, and two thoughts passed through my mind:
- “Hey, I’m old enough to run for the presidency!” (even though I would never want that position because I think my quality of life would be terrible)
- “Hm, I’m half-way to 70.”
The fact that the second thought came and went without causing any sort of consternation struck me as a good sign. I’m content with where I’ve been in my life, where I am, and where I’m going. I’m trying to make the most of this “one wild and precious life.”Every year, I try to plan the exact kind of birthday that will satiate my… Read More -
Savoring Each Stage
I read somewhere that parents are quick to celebrate “the firsts” but that “the lasts” are just as important and can easily slip away unnoticed.
I’ll be honest and say that mustering the patience it takes to parent Henry the way we want to is difficult. I say “the way we want to” because some of our personal choices make parenting more difficult. For example, we use cloth diapers, so we’re constantly rinsing poop into the toilet instead of just throwing it away. We avoid screen time with Henry, so I can never just plop him down in front of a TV and have some time to myself. I also… Read More
