Tag Archives: Life

What’s new with this Montessori MOM…

I haven’t written for a bit, so here’s a little post to catch us up… March 13 & 14: I did a ton (otherwise known as 12) hours of continuing education courses.  I leaned heavily on coca-cola to get me through it.  … Continue reading

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brothers…in the best of times and in the worst of times

My boys are typical boys…you know “noise with dirt on it.”  They are loud and rambunctious.  They love guns, swords, pirates, power rangers and lightsabers.  Some days they get along marvelously.  Other days, I want to pull my hair out from the … Continue reading

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arts & jazz kinda weekend

                         What’s better than kicking off your shoes, spreading out a blanket underneath the shade of a tree and listening to live music?  Nothing.  To make it even better, this was the first year we didn’t … Continue reading

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Happy First Day of Spring!

Today is officially the first day of Spring.  Is it Spring-ish where you’re at?  This past Saturday, we visited the Dallas Arboretum for a picnic in honor of my birthday.  The tulips were so gorgeous!  I couldn’t get enough of … Continue reading

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My Life, Hour by Hour

I recently met up with a good friend of mine that I haven’t seen in a while.  She brought up my blog and asked how I did it all.  I inwardly chuckled because I know for a fact I don’t … Continue reading

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Happy Bump Day!

{a 15 week reflection in my favorite silver leafed mirror} I’m 15 weeks today so I decided to show off my little bump that keeps on growing.  I’m still not craving really anything but I have decided some things are … Continue reading

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Hidden Blessings

{Having a picnic in Grandma’s back yard.}  I’ve been looking at my life a lot lately and focusing on the positives.  It’s helping me get through this rough patch of sickness.  One of the things I noticed recently is my … Continue reading

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Learning is Everywhere

      We were outdoors, enjoying the sunny weather (I guess Spring wasn’t as far off as I expected) and John Robert found a vacant bird nest hanging out in our Wisteria vine.  It started all kinds of excellent questions.  … Continue reading

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5 Activities For Your Kids While You’re Sick

              As you know, I’ve had a rough start to this pregnancy.  I’ve had many days where I’ve had a hard time getting out of bed.  Don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining…it’s what needs to happen for … Continue reading

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Independence in Small Children

Are you ever surprised when you see your small child doing a task you didn’t think they were ready for?  On January 23, Asher asked me for an orange, but told me he wanted to peel it himself.  I started … Continue reading

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