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A New Hobby
Book stores hold a special place in my heart. I have fond memories of walking into a book store feeling lonely, a little at odds with the world, a little out of place–and walking out with a deep contentment and a renewed sense of excitement.Lately I’ve been craving a trip to the book store. I’m feeling like I need a new hobby. I want to pore over a non-fiction book, take notes, make plans, and make something happen. But I have trouble fitting trips to the book store into my life as a mother. In the evenings, after the boys have gone to bed, I don’t have the energy… Read More -
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
