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Savoring Time with Family: Making a Plan to Do It
Tate just graduated from kindergarten. It’s going by fast, y’all! Every once in a while, I like to step back with Matt and ask, “Are we savoring time with family enough?”
I put together a little template in case it’s a helpful way for anyone to organize their thinking.
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Gardening with Kids: A Montessori Home
One of the very first blog posts I ever wrote (back in 2007) was about gardening. It’s been quite a journey over the years! Matt and I built awesome raised beds when we lived in Colorado. However, we ultimately failed to grow very much at all. When we settled in Houston, our house had too much shade for gardening. We then lived in a rental house in Austin and didn’t want to start anything. Finally, we settled into our current home. I fretted about whether or not to put raised beds in the front yard. I’m so glad I did! Gardening with kids is now a regular … Read More
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Dearest Matt (on Our 8th Anniversary)
Matt and I have an anniversary tradition that involves one of us writing a letter and the other one planning an adventure. And then the next year we alternate. Neither of us is really gift people, and we already feel overwhelmed by the idea of buying each other two gifts a year (Christmas and birthdays) for the rest of our lives.
This year is my turn to write a letter.
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My Love,
Another year is upon us. [insert content smile] It makes me happy to say that.
There is no other person with whom I would rather call my Life Partner. What a journey we are on! It hasn’t … Read More
