Spoiler alert: No. More detail below. This week I am concentrating with all my might on “getting organized” (The Chief says this is my stated goal every time he asks what I’m doing that day, since… forever… ). So much ironing… so much crafting that needs to be done. I’m making pajamas (or nightgowns, as… Read More »
Ask Auntie Leila: Should my kids play sports, and when?
@_Leila: Do you have any thoughts on what age is appropriate to start sports for kids? We know people starting 4 year olds. (1/1) @_Leila: It seems very disruptive to the family (dinner, baths, bed) etc to do practices and games for a dubious benefit at that age. (2/2) ~@SedLibera on Twitter (not my preferred… Read More »
Ask Auntie Leila: How can I learn about beauty? and a course promotion!
Dear Auntie Leila, How can I know what is beautiful? Sincerely, ~ Various people, as I go around speaking! Thanks to all of you who came to hear me and us speak, and to those hard-working souls who invited us out there! Yet again, I am stunned by the sheer cheerfulness, faithfulness, and hopefulness… Read More »
Ask Auntie Leila ~ Will homeschooling make me lose my mind?
Still here, still waiting! Sukie is very patient and willing to walk, squat, and keep her mind on lots of things other than baby coming. Well, I’m sure her mind is on that, but she’s hanging in there. Babies come eventually! Meanwhile, let’s do another Ask Auntie Leila, because, why not? There is that… Read More »
Ask Auntie Leila: The Difficult Five-Year-Old Boy
We are here, waiting for this baby, so I thought I’d do an Ask Auntie Leila, as there seems to be a veritable epidemic of boys out there who are misbehaving in a major way. It’s funny how the emails I get definitely go in waves. Right now we are apparently… Read More »