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Henry Goes to School (and My Heart Breaks a Little)
There are moments of motherhood that drag all too slowly (“How many more minutes until nap time?”) and then there are the moments that come all too quickly and remind you how fleeting childhood, growing up, and life in general are.… Read MoreI remember when Henry needed to nap on our chests–every single nap, five times a day–for the entire first three months of his life. My dear friend Sarah reminded me in the moment that it would be fleeting and that we should cherish it while we had it.
And then there was the bitter-sweetness of co-sleeping. There’s nothing like the most tender, vulnerable little being nestled up against your
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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
