Welcome February and welcome you. “Kids and Education” That’s what this post is about. If you’re not interested in listening to some of my thoughts, and just want to make some great banana muffins, then scroll down and I’ll meet you at the bottom of this page. If you ARE interested in hearing my reasons …
Two weeks ago today, I said good bye again to our oldest daughter. For those of you who have grown up children, you may understand how hard this is. For those of you still sharing your child’s early years, hold fast and treasure every moment. For me this is tough. I don’t process things easily. …
Lately, my blog is turning into a reflective parenting place, where I have been discussing raising children more than talking about what is going on in in the back 40. But you know, it’s that time of year….still really cold and snowy in our little valley. Another cold snap hit our area and so, staying …
Will contemplating life above the world As I was helping Will get ready for kindergarten this morning, he was sharing a lot of his wisdom with me. He was telling me about what some of the kids in kindergarten believe regarding where they go after they die. When they have time to talk about such …
Hi! Come on in and let’s talk about hummus and growing healthy children. As you may know from reading my blog, I’m currently homeschooling but perhaps for not much longer since it looks like the Province and the Teachers may have struck a deal. Only a vote away will tell whether I’m a home-school mama …
What is that saying? Watch what you wish for, or it just might come true. Well my wish has come true. Yes, I have been wishing for a farm for a few years now. I want space where we can grow enough food for our family to be sustainable. Land for animals to roam and …
One of my fav songs….Teach Your Children by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young (If you can’t view this video above, check out this link to the song, “Teach Your Children, by Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young”) One of my web board friends just wrote a post on our parenting support board regarding how scared she …
When our now 5 year old son, Will started preschool 2 years ago, I thought there may be some serious adjustment issues because on day one, when he was introduced to his new teacher he immediately gave her a huge hug. I thought it was loving and kind and watched with joy but I …