childhood
Gem’s gems 2013 wrapup
My 4-year-old comes up with some of the best one-liners, and life with this little girl is fun and amazing, and lived at full-speed. Here’s a roundup of some of my favorite Gem moments from last year, many of which you might have already seen on my facebook page. Cultural Icon G: when I grow […]
Holiday Joy
We got a little snow last week, which is a rare treat around here these days. Well, a treat if you don’t have to drive in it. Last year, we didn’t get any snow, so our one snow day was a pretty big deal for my 4-year-old. I love the way snow quiets things. You […]
How to make baby shoe ornaments
When Gem grew out of her first baby shoes, I couldn’t bear to get rid of them. I wanted to keep them, but I didn’t want them just tucked away in a box for decades either. I didn’t know what to do with them until we started putting up our Christmas tree. Now, they are […]
Super Girl
The theme for her best friend/cousin’s birthday party was superheroes, and my girl was determined to go to this party as Super Girl. Who is Super Girl? She’s the bestest. She rescues people and stops the bad guys and she’s super fast. We looked at a lot of superhero costumes, but none of the were […]
Burien Wild Strawberry Festival
The Burien Wild Strawberry Festival was the perfect way to spend Fathers’ Day Weekend. A small town festival with all the typical carnival rides and games, and entrance was free.
Mama’s Shoes
Every once in a while, a picture shows me a peek at what she might look like as a teen. I’m not sure I’m ready to imagine her as a teen, that will come soon enough. Whether they’re heels or Chucks, she just loves to wear Mama’s shoes. That might stay the same when she’s […]
How she got a carnival with pony rides for her 4th birthday
Motherhood can pack a walloping dose of guilt at times, especially when your 4-year-old’s birthday lands at a particularly inconvenient moment with regards to time, money, health, energy, or even a working phone. This sense of guilt can then be further intensified when she patiently and politely reminds you 2 months later that you promised […]
Friends
Have you ever watched little kids make friends? It blows me away with it’s simplicity and straightforwardness. I’m learning from this kind of authenticity.
Parenting Rite of Passage: How to scrub permanent marker from a baby face
I spent my daughter’s nap time pondering what I was going to do about my weekly photo post, when her chattering and giggles caught my attention. There’s nothing I love so much as the sound of her giggles.
Viewmaster
As it turns out, our newly-minted four-year-old loves going antiquing, especially when we find old-school toys like this Viewmaster.