{It looks like he might be texting but he’s on the windowsill and holding the star to see how he’s going to get on that light at the very top of the tree, one of the tallest we’ve had yet.} A happy, blessed Christmas to you all. May the Christ child come to your hearts… Read More »
The mechanics of writing, Advent style.
Can you see that I took this picture out the window? I’m staying inside in the lamplight! Ah! You know the feeling! Lots to do. A quick (haha) check-in with some more thoughts on writing. You want me to tell you how to make a creative, rational writer of your child. I say, lay the… Read More »
{pretty, happy, funny, real}
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life ~ Every Thursday, here at Like Mother, Like Daughter! {pretty} Waiting… Pippo loves the Advent wreath. Going through these weeks with him, I am gaining a new appreciation for what an effective teacher this simple tradition is. When we lit the first candle last Sunday,… Read More »
First steps in teaching a child to write, plus books for Christmas!
Thanks so much for all your loving expressions of sympathy, here on the blog and on Facebook. You are all so kind — your kindness brought tears to my eyes! I really appreciate that you would take the time to leave me a comment! A while ago I wrote a super long post on homeschooling. I… Read More »
The Elf on the Shelf, An Advent Rant from Rosie.
Advent starts tomorrow! This is all I’ve got so far. The brass wreath base is really great, if you can find one (I got mine at my church’s gift shop). I attached it with floral wire to that green wire base from Michaels, which makes it even easier to form a wreath around it. Which… Read More »