Posted in Mothering tool kit on Mar 25th, 2009
(Pictures by Hubby.) Another birthday gift from my parents – a comfy Ergo to carry my big boy around in (he was just getting too heavy to tote around in the sling for long).
The carrier was purchased at Milagros Boutique in Northeast Portland. So far, I am finding is very comfortable, and Tum Tum thinks [...]
Posted in Giving, Mothering tool kit, Playing/ Free Exploration on Mar 6th, 2009
I keep finding these tucked in places around the house. Little Hen’s Daisy Girl Scout Troop has been asked to do various tasks and things that “need to be done around the house” without being told, or asked, to contribute. She was only supposed to do the project for a week, but she’s continued it, [...]
Posted in Books and Reading, Learning, Mothering tool kit on Feb 6th, 2009
We are all sick with a cold and sore throat, spending most of yesterday and today resting on the sofa, listening to this peaceful music and reading together. Coincidentally, this month’s Spider and Click are all about germs and being sick. We’ve been reading all about bacteria, allergens, playing doctor, and of course the ever fascinating “magnificent mucus” (the girls [...]
Posted in Learning, Mamas Who Inspire, Mothering tool kit on Oct 17th, 2008
First – Ninny Noodle Noo is having a giveaway for 3 Ostheimer chickens. Check it out here!!
About a year ago, I read on a gentle Christian mothering blog (can’t remember whose), about a wonderful parenting tool. She and her daughter learned the verse:
Galatians 5:22-23 (English Standard Version)
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, [...]