On the sixth day of Christmas..... six pairs of little bare feet. Running through the yard, romping through the house. Getting them where they wanted to be, catching skinks and lizards and frogs and lovingly creating them wonderful habitats. Running after each other and riding bikes and scooters. Wandering all over Blackberry Flats. Or little… Continue reading The Sixth Day of Christmas
Tag: Joy
the mouse who roars
twenty years ago tonight i shared with the world a tiny secret that i carried beneath my heart tucked away with a life of her own the impending arrival of my little one shared with all was greeted with handclaps and laughter and tears so loved and wanted from the very, very beginning … Continue reading the mouse who roars
November
And so November begins, pushing the door open gently and entering, smelling of cinnamon and cloves and things roasted over the fire, bringing all of her stories and memories and celebrations in with her The birthdays and the changing leaves drifting down to the earth that no longer welcomes bare feet to wander and… Continue reading November
Binks, Smiles, and the Joy From Within
Last week there was a little fella around here who is absolutely, slap dab adorable. There were also two others here I love who are handsome. But the little one--adorable. Because when they are under two, you can get away with calling little fellas adorable. After that, not so much. My nephews. My brother and his family were here,… Continue reading Binks, Smiles, and the Joy From Within
Lessons in Legos
Today we went to what my littles call "Lego Building School." It is put on by the local franchise of Bricks4Kidz, and my crew all love it. It is a combination of free play building with all sorts of Legos and a mini-class, where they learn about something and then build a model according to the… Continue reading Lessons in Legos
I Might Need A Nap 