Floor Blocks and Imagination
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Turtles In The Kitchen
December 3, 2022 Turtles in the Kitchen It had been one of those days. You know, when you begin to question everything, your brain shouts accusing bits at you and highlights every choice you’ve made since infancy, and your biggest challenge is to find something joyful to think on or [...]
“I Broke My Leg” – and other shenanigains
“I Broke My Leg” – and other shenanigains September 30, 2022 (timewarp from August 30, 2022) To say that our home is never dull is a severe understatement; something funny, outrageous, interesting, or unbelievable is happening all day every day and if it appears to be calm, someone will make [...]
A Writer’s Character Secret
Writing is an outlet for emotional and logical discussions for me. When no one wants to talk about what I want to work out in my mind, I write. I write for relaxation. [...]
A Visit to the Campus
Imagination & enjoyment at any place. [...]
Building Buddies
December 28, 2020 Building Buddies When we think of toddler, stuffing every unknown object into their mouth is standard, right? I had two where the answer was shockingly “NO!” They both loved all things small – squinkies, legos, and polly pockets. The thing I like about small items is that [...]
Sharks and Legos
Not this weekend, but still a good story! (I’ve saved up some stories from my month of not writing on here.) Becky and Dad thought it was okay to watch Jaws with Lucas. (WWHHAATT??!!) Exactly. Thank you. This screams through every mom’s head when you have a boy who likes [...]
Popping Pool Days
April 30, 2020 Popping Pool Days So when Grandma Tina brought Lucas’ new bicycle, she also brought a little pool! The girls were like, “oh, look, a baby pool for Thea!” and “6 feet! Wow, I can lay down in it and not touch each wall!” It was not just [...]
Big Building Blocks
April 24, 2020 Big Building Blocks On our shop day last week when we were building the bird cage stand, Lucas and Jillian discovered some big building blocks! Lucas made some boats with tall sails. Jillian hopped out and made more boats! Lucas made the tiny ones sneak up on [...]
My New Gym!
August 22, 2019 Our New Gym! Have you ever moved? YES! I can remember 19 different homes in my early years. My husband and I have shifted houses 10 times in almost 17 years. I am intimately aware of moving. I know just how many boxes can fit in a [...]