Saturday Scrabble

I will let the picture speak for itself, and not tell you what bad word that rhymes with “hit” the kids are giggling over being able to spell…

Disappearance of childhood

I thought this was a lovely post on the importance of letting childhood unfold slowly, rather than rushing through.

I love the emphasis on what we, as parents, choose for our children. I would add that these choices are not neutral, but express to our kids and ourselves what is valued in our home. I know that, for example, choosing to have the kids help me fold and put away their clothes is no where near the most efficient way to get the task done. There are tears most every time. But, what I hope this choice says to them is: we are all in this together. We are a family, and it is more fun to do it together. (Also: you are expected to be learning how to do these not-fun but necessary tasks of daily life so that you can, sooner rather than later, take over doing this without help.)

Strawberry Fields Forever

Or at least for today!

It is really hard picking strawberries with a ten month old baby on your back. Really hard. Much respect to the women who work in the fields every day with their babies on their backs.

Mmm, breakfast!

Since I was up with the dawn this morning, I made this great French toast casserole recipe for breakfast. (Thanks, Paula Deen!)

Of course, I had to tweak. I did not let it sit overnight. I also do not do the topping. Too much work, and too much butter and sugar. This dish is delicious just add it is; no fancy topping necessary.

9 Months Old

And her new truck is sticking out her tongue.

Fun with Tissues

Oh mommy. Mommy, mommy, mommy. I think you have been told not to leave your baby unattended, right?

May the 4th Be With You

Our young jedi…