Look, I am a parent. My kids are approaching the age where they know and understand what phones are, and that phones are AWESOME. As a parent, knowing the problems that phones cause for ME as an adult, I am nervous about putting the same device in their hands. But IF my child were to … Read more
Food preservation can sound a lot like witch craft when you first get started. If you have never done any preserving of fruits, vegetables or herbs on your own, it can be overwhelming in the beginning. There are so many articles and books to read, and ways that you can go wrong! Further, you read … Read more
I have a feeling you are reading this article right now because you are worried that you are over parenting your little one, or someone else has accused you of doing it. Or maybe you have or know of a child who needs a little more space to grow. I’m a mom of three, with … Read more
Today is March 26, 2020. We can’t complain too much about our situation, aside from wishing that we could play with friends, see family, and visit our favorite outdoor haunts. A few weeks ago, when my state chose to close the schools, we were told that the shutdown would end in 14 days. The kids … Read more
Today is March 25, 2020. I am still in good health, my kids are doing great, and so far, none of my immediate family or friends have showed any signs of a serious infection (though I think a lot of us have already had the virus and recovered). As I wrote about yesterday, I have … Read more
Today is March 24, 2020. It’s a Tuesday. But honestly, the days are starting to bleed together, without the structure of school Monday through Friday, and the weekends to play. In some states/cities, the teachers are talking to the families and the students, and online school has been instituted of some kind. Mostly we’ve gotten … Read more
Today is March 23, 2020. It’s a Monday, and technically, it was supposed to be a Monday of spring break. We were supposed to be wildly running around the state, trying to enjoy our break from school. We had talked about going to OMSI in Portland, or the Zoo, or the Children’s Museum. We’d planned … Read more
Today is March 22, 2020 (a Sunday!) We had a great day yesterday, running all around all over the forest, staying away from everyone else together. But this morning I woke up, and it felt like the magic was gone. It was still super cold, and instead of a blue sky and golden sun, the … Read more
I spent the whole day trying not to feel guilty for enjoying ourselves so much. Today is March 21, 2020. We spent the day celebrating a birthday. The moment those years ago when my baby arrived here on Earth. Little did I know what was in store for her. We spent the day before (after … Read more
If you caught yesterday’s blog, you will know that it is my children’s birthdays this weekend, tomorrow and then two days after that. Today is March 20, 2020. My original plans for the birthday celebrations were thwarted by the virus, but I wasn’t too put out about it. I really kind of hate kid parties … Read more