Today was supposed to be Bo's last day of her first year of pre-school, but the poor girl has spent the morning throwing up. That means summer vacation starts now, although we won't be heading to the county pool anytime soon.
Today was supposed to be Bo's last day of her first year of pre-school, but the poor girl has spent the morning throwing up. That means summer vacation starts now, although we won't be heading to the county pool anytime soon.
Posted at 03:00 PM in gifts, sewing | Permalink | Comments (8) | TrackBack (0)
My apologies for my chronic absenteeism lately. In between the regular rigamarole, we've been spending every extra minute in the yard--getting the garden ready, raking up the leaves we were too lazy to pick up last fall, you know the routine.
Posted at 02:20 AM in crafting with kids, garden, gifts, sewing | Permalink | Comments (10) | TrackBack (0)
Writing deadlines and crafty projects are piling up, so rather than waiting for me to sew another Annie dress (as I mentioned here), I asked my friend to let me photograph the red one I sewed for her daughter's birthday the other day.
Posted at 04:27 PM in gifts, other blogs, sewing, toys | Permalink | Comments (3) | TrackBack (0)
Ever since my days as a teacher, I've believed in the power of attacking subjects from different angles. If a kid develops a natural interest in butterflies, for example, sing songs about them, study the science behind them, draw pictures of them, make up stories about them, etc. In the classroom, you want to provide every opportunity for all different types of learners to engage. I imagine preschoolers can benefit from the same approach at home, so I try to do that with my kids now, too.
Posted at 12:24 AM in gifts, sewing, toys | Permalink | Comments (15) | TrackBack (0)
Writing this blog has introduced me to so many amazing crafters around the world, but it also has connected me with creative folks in my own neck of the woods.
Posted at 11:44 PM in crafting with kids, gifts, sewing | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0)
"Galore" might be a strong word for three.
Posted at 06:14 PM in Books, Christmas, gifts, sewing, toys | Permalink | Comments (4) | TrackBack (0)
First of all, merry Christmas. What a beautiful holiday. I don't think any other is so deeply tied to tradition, whether it's a tradition celebrated around the world or just within one family. Fantastic.
Posted at 07:28 AM in Christmas, general musings, gifts | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0)
We are snowbound here in Spokane, covered by 30 or so inches of snow. I haven't been out of the neighborhood since Wednesday morning, but I'm not complaining.
Posted at 03:36 PM in Christmas, food and drink, gifts, sewing, toys | Permalink | Comments (10) | TrackBack (0)