why I am so grateful… my surrogacy update

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Have you been anxiously awaiting news on the surrogacy front? I’ve had this post rolling around in my head for a week now, but finding the time to sit down and write it has been challenging. It has been …… … Continue reading

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Mommy Fun Fact # 15 ~ a better bedtime

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This post originally appeared  March 14, 2012. Ahhhh bedtime.  Peaceful.  Quiet.  The perfect time for parents to relax, recharge and reconnect with each other.  After the kids have smiled their …… Read more [...]

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SENSE OF TOUCH Reverse Finger Painting

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This post originally appeared on January 9, 2011. Who doesn’t love finger paint?  For this one I mixed it up a little and we painted straight on the table. . . FUN!!!  I usually use plain tempera …… Read more [...]

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Literature. . .It Looked Like Spilt Milk

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This post originally appeared on June 20, 2011.  Because I am such a lover of literature, especially children’s literature, I thought it would be fun to spend some time bringing some of our favorite …… Read more [...]

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easy backyard VOLCANO

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This post originally appeared on April 20, 2012. Volcano, volcano, volcano… over the weekend we did nothing but learn about and play with VOLCANOES!  I know I learned a lot.  Of course there is …… Read more [...]

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expanding on chapter books

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This post originally appeared on June 13, 2012. Now that you know why you should read chapter books with your young kids, let’s talk about how to take the chapter book experience up a notch. Expanding …… Read more [...]

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for the LOVE of a mess ~ cornstarch and water

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This post originally appeared on February 9, 2011. Okay, this may be a stretch, but ever since Rachelle from Tinkerlab posted her goopy cornstarch I have been trying to work it into a lesson plan. …… Read more [...]

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5 Ways To Make Sick Days Special

This cold and flu season has been miserable for our family. In the past month it's been passed around... back and forth. ICK! We are ready to be well. But I will admit we certainly enjoyed those snuggle ...... Read more [...]
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beat RAINY DAY blues with homemade playdough

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This post originally appeared on March 1,2011. Around here we have playdough ready at all times.  I keep it in a plastic bin in my art cabinet.  Today I really wanted to do something different with …… Read more [...]

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RAINY day experiment. . .playing with materials

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This post originally appeared on March 3, 2011. I am feeling pretty quiet today.  Not my chatty self. . . WEIRD!  I have a great project perfect for a rainy day to share though, so follow the pictures …… Read more [...]

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Lego Play-Doh Sculpting

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This post originally appeared on January 25, 2012.  Are you loving Lego week????   We are and it is only going to get better… A few days ago we had a really fun day of rain that ended up more …… … Continue reading

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Hand washing FUN (and learning)

For my birthday Little M gave me the sweetest gift... "Since it's your birthday I will actually wash my hands." Actually wash your hands eh? As opposed to all the other times you go into the bathroom and ...... Read more [...]
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ALL ABOUT ME… my bones

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This post originally appeared on September 6, 2011. One of the first topics covered in school is “all about me”.  What a great way for the teacher to get to know the kids and the kids to get to know … Continue reading

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