Archives for 2013

Paths of Exploration – my review

Many of you know that after two years of public school, we finally made the decision to homeschool. It wasn't an easy decision, but one we knew was right from the the day I found out I was pregnant. There were many factors that kept us from homeschooling from the beginning but I believe ... READ the POST

Quiet Time

Charlie left for NYC this morning. He will be gone for 2 weeks. I've started dreading this trip even before he booked his flight. The kids were fine until this morning, then the flood gates broke loose. Thankfully, they were all fine after he left and our first day has gone well. As I sit here ... READ the POST

knock softly

I have an almost toddler. He's not even two so I struggle to call him anything but my baby. He's trying to fight his naps, but he's still so little and so active that sometimes he can't help it and he falls asleep, despite his best efforts to avoid it. When he does, I DARE someone to ring ... READ the POST

What I’m Wearing

It's been another crazy week. My closet is STILL NOT FINISHED but I do have this for you: I tried to get this written LAST night but that did not happen. I almost forgot about a meeting I had so, clearly I was there instead of here with a glass of wine writing to you. When I got home I was trying ... READ the POST

What I’m wearing.

Hi. Me again, but I guess you knew that. Last week was a GREAT week. My husband took the entire week off and gutted my closet. He painted, installed Elfa shelves, painted the ceiling PINK and ALMOST put in a chandelier. Well - -HE DID. I just watched. The chandelier is actually NOT in yet. It just ... READ the POST

how not to offer help

There is a right way and a wrong way to offer someone in a wheelchair help. I'm going to give you a REAL life example of what NOT to do. I appreciate when someone offers to help me. I truly do. If I need it, I take it. Generally, I do not but it's nice to know people care. FYI -- ... READ the POST