Monthly Archives: July 2011

Six years of motherhood

Jul 27, 2011 | Posted by in Encouragement, Parenting, The Joys of Boys | 3

Watching your children grow up is a strange thing. Just six years ago I became a mother when I gave birth to this beautiful bundle of baby boy. I was terrified and elated. And six years later I still experience those conflicting emotions on a daily basis. He’s no longer a beautiful bundle of babyRead more …

May the Force be with you

Jul 13, 2011 | Posted by in Parenting, The Joys of Boys | 0

We had to run to Target today and while we were there Henry’s birthday money finally burned a hole in his pocket. He got a “really awesome” double light saber. I’ll admit it’s pretty cool. If you’re into light sabers. After Target we stopped at Vitamin Cottage. The kids were pushing their little carts alongRead more …

Beet and Chick Pea Salad

Jul 10, 2011 | Posted by in Recipes | 1

I was pretty excited about this and was super pleased with how it turned out. My very own creation! Salad 1 lb beets, roasted peeled and diced 1 can or about 2 cups of chick peas 1/4 red onion minced 2 Tbsp fresh chopped mint Dressing 3 Tbsp olive oil 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegarRead more …

Read Any Good Math Lately?

Jul 8, 2011 | Posted by in Media Reviews | 2

Ooooooh I am so excited about this book! Read Any Good Math Lately? Children’s Books for Mathematical Learning, K-6 by David J. Whitin and Sandra Wilde. In general, I love teaching from children’s books. I find that kids don’t feel like they’re “being taught” and are less resistant to listening to a story than toRead more …

The Junkyard Wonders by Patricia Polacco

Jul 7, 2011 | Posted by in Book Reviews: Books for Children | 5

Every once in a while I read a children’s book that is so good I just have to share it. Patricia Polacco makes almost every “recommended books” list I’ve ever seen. When I’m at the library and haven’t planned ahead and put some good books on hold, she’s on my short list of authors IRead more …