Every day is complicated, messy, and full of friction. And every day has glorious or cozy moments worth celebrating. I seldom bother to chronicle the friction and the mess because writing time is fleeting and precious—and childhood even more so. I’d rather capture the small joys that I might forget—or take for granted—if I don’t take time to set them down in words.
(Excerpt from
this post about Real Life, quoted here because I don't want anyone to be under the impression that things are always perfect around here! Heaven knows we are anything but. Perfect, frictionless, orderly? Nope. Happy? Most of the time!)
- regan: my 14yo used to lock himself in the bathroom and paint indian “war paint” all over his face using...
- Activities Coordinator: My sister had that hair. My husband had that hair. Why, oh why didn’t my children get...
- Kathryn: Oh my! Rilla is a miniature Beanie!
- angela: A couple years ago, I spotted someone signing at a Living Stones retreat (back when K and I were newbies in...
- Alice Gunther: Oh so very, very cute! And all those golden curls are a joy to behold!
Be like the bird
Who, pausing in flight
On limb too slight,
Feels it give way beneath her,
Yet sings,
Knowing she has wings.
—Victor Hugo
Six Things to Include in Your Child's Day:
meaningful work
imaginative play
good books
beauty (art, music, nature)
ideas to ponder and discuss
prayer
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Posted on May 19th, 2008 at 7:57 amHi! I was directed to your site because of homeschooling, but I quickly became intrigued by your books. After reading one from each period, I just wanted to tell you that even 30 years past what I assume is the intended audience of 12 year olds, I enjoyed them very much! I am particularly enjoying the Bonny Glen ones.
And I still like hearing about homeschooling LOL.
Posted on May 19th, 2008 at 9:08 amEr…ya, I STILL say that in the mornings…and I”m forty!
Posted on May 19th, 2008 at 9:34 amYeah, that sounds like how I felt this morning.
Posted on May 19th, 2008 at 1:06 pmRofl!
Posted on May 19th, 2008 at 1:11 pmWhat she said.
Posted on May 19th, 2008 at 7:33 pmIsn’t it nice when they’re still young enough that brutal honesty is adorable?
Posted on May 20th, 2008 at 2:41 amoh this is so our house too!
Posted on May 21st, 2008 at 1:03 am