Welcome to the new site! It has been a bit of a journey getting this up and running, and I’m so grateful for a patient husband who knows far more tech than I do and the fabulous customer service over at Bluehost who must think that I’m an ignoramus. As much work as it’s been … Read more
There are times that I am completely exasperated by my toddler (mass- I’m looking at you), and times when his little boy nature exhausts me. But then there are times when I am in awe of his capacity to learn and to grow. Those times when I sit back and observe, those are times of … Read more
Ever hear of an Object Permanence Box? No? Not surprising. Until I worked at a Montessori school, neither had I. If you haven’t seen one before, here’s a cutie patootie shot of Charlotte using ours. The Object Permanence Box is quite simply, a box, with a hole in it and a bottom that is slightly … Read more
One of the hardest parts of elder care, at least for me, is finding the right balance between what Gram is capable of and what she needs help with. As she’s gotten older, we’ve seen new losses of capacity, most of which happened gradually, though looking back at where she was 4 years ago and … Read more
Today was one of our first days back into the classroom for an extended period, and I thought it would be a good day to give a little more info about how our time passes w when we’re in the classroom. As in other Montessori classrooms, the kids have freedom of movement (as long as … Read more
We took a little break from consistent classroom time in November and December, instead leaning into quality family time while Mark had a rare break. We took it slow, enjoyed lots of cuddles, lazy pajama days, staycation type exploring, and had plenty of time to be creative. Now that the holidays are mostly over, and … Read more
This post contains affiliate links, read the full disclosure on my About page We live in Michigan, and it’s no secret that there’s a whole chunk of the year where the weather can be terrible- gray and cold and just generally miserable. And while I love Michigan’s springs and summers, I am no fan of … Read more
Tonight was a rough night with G. Meltdown after meltdown, throwing things, sobbing, just entirely out of control. She had a fabulous morning. She had an incredibly helpful afternoon. And then she hit the wall. ADHD can be like that. She spends so much energy holding herself together, that when she can’t do it anymore, … Read more
Even When It Means Home Grown Science Experiments Gianna loves experiments. LOVES them. She has ideas for creations and experiments all the time. Seriously. All. The. Time. Last week she was mixing shaving cream and water in a basket on her bedroom carpet. Yesterday, I walked into the kitchen to find that she had mixed … Read more
This morning we took a family church tour. We are beyond blessed to be members at a parish as welcoming to young families as St. Paul’s is, and I am so grateful to Fr. Craig, our associate pastor, who took time out of his busy schedule to show my kids (and Mark, my Mom, and … Read more