I think I need a Tiger Mom in my life. (For those who are unfamiliar, that’s a reference to Amy Chua, author of the much-discussed-in-parenting-circles “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother” book. In it, she describes her Chinese-style parenting which …
Reflections on Motherhood
This reminds me a bit of my “10 Things I Wish I’d Known about Motherhood” post, only much more abbreviated and advicey. I think my favorites are “Nobody really knows what they’re doing,” “Be Brave,” “Breathe,” and “Trust your instincts.” …
The Divine Art of Living – An Audiobook Review
I’ve talked about happiness several times on this blog, mainly in the context of “The Happiness Project” book we read for our book club. Since then, I’ve given a lot of thought to what happiness really means. So check out …
My Yelling Voice
One of my least favorite aspects of my motherhood is my yelling voice. I’m not a big yeller, but there are times when it’s necessary. Like calling the kids up from the basement or in from outside, for example. Or …
My Hunny’s Home!
Havarti’s been gone on a business trip since Thursday, and he just got home this evening. We all really really missed him. The Muse, in particular, has a really hard time when her daddy travels (which he only does once …
What About Socialization?
Ask any random homeschooler what question or concern they hear most often about homeschooling, and I guarantee they’ll give some variation of the “What about socialization?” question. I understand it. I really do. I remember being in high school and …
Joy and Pain
Joy: It was a gorgeous day today. 68 degrees and sunny, absolutely gorgeous. Pain: I had to spend almost three hours raking dead plant life out of the backyard jungle. Joy: The kids helped in the yard. Well, The Muse …
The Girl Loves Her Legos
I was just perusing some old photos, and I came across these ones of the kids opening their Ayyam-i-Ha gifts this year. The Muse is about the most enthusiastic present-opener I know. Dolittle loves gifts, but she’s a bit more …