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Commented Nov 8, 2013 on . . . holiday catalog and a giveaway! at Imagine Childhood : Magic & Memories That Last a Lifetime
. . . holiday catalog and a giveaway!
It's that time of year again, time for our annual holiday catalog release and giveaway! Whether you are exploring the trees outside your window, or the forest of your imagination, this year’s holiday guide has everything you’ll need to fuel your adventures. From inspiring gifts, to eng...
Lovely things!
Commented Oct 29, 2013 on GIVEAWAY / JOULES - CLOSED at BLEUBIRD BLOG
GIVEAWAY / JOULES - CLOSED
today's giveaway is is from joules. they makes the cutest little clothes and outerwear for kids and cute clothes for grown-ups too. birdie's favorite are the rain boots, obviously. this girl loves her rain boots. joules is giving away a $250 gift certificate to one lucky bleubird rea...
Oh my loveliness!
Commented Oct 26, 2013 on SouleMama Sponsors ~ Nest European Toys & Home at SouleMama
SouleMama Sponsors ~ Nest European Toys & Home
Today, we bring you a giveaway from SouleMama Sponsor, Nest European Toys & Home. In John-Paul and Lisa's words: "We offer a large selection of European and North American made wooden toys, Waldorf toys, arts and crafts, organic baby products, and natural products for the home. We carry Osthe...
I always thought I was the only one who approached squash this way (great mounds of glorious globes and swelling crooks) and wondered if it was really quite all right. If Molly says go, it must be so. I am most relieved.
Commented Oct 24, 2013 on in the details at remedial eating
in the details
We have this birch tree in our yard that pre-occupies me at the most awkward moments. Between April and August, I mostly ignore it, as it goes about its green leafy ways. It does weep, which is a wonderful thing (in a tree), inverting as it does our onward-and-upward expectations of the ge...
Thank you. And no, the conversations never stop. At least, not with my 15 year old or my 40 year old in-laws.
You are marvelous.
Commented Oct 23, 2013 on The Unbearable Whiteness of (My) Being. On Words. at all buttoned up.
The Unbearable Whiteness of (My) Being. On Words.
Talking about race as a white, middle-ish class, woman is super fun. So why do it? *** We have this funny story that we often tell each other about when our children first notice or didn't notice race. We tell it when we're feeling awkward or uncomfortable. We tell it when we're feeling lik...
Oh, America. This race issue-- it is such a big one here. And so difficult because it lurks beneath the surface of everything, yet is completely unacceptable to talk about. How do we create dialogue and move forward when half of the people want to pretend there's nothing going on and the other are clinging to hurt and anger? I'm a grown up and I find it heartbreaking, confusing and difficult. It is hard for me to comprehend how it must be for your sweet boys, and a large part of me doesn't want to think about it because it is so painful. But then we'd never get anywhere. I applaud your courage and your love. Thank you for helping all of us to move forward. Sending you love and love and love.
Commented Oct 18, 2013 on start small. build. at all buttoned up.
start small. build.
This child. She is the light that gets Manny up in the morning. She manages to twist Augie's arm. Sam saves all his genuine smiles for her. She is starting to take up most of the bed. Ann-Kathrin took this photo of her this summer. I have three kids in three different buildings for school,...
As a fellow PPD survivor, I applaud your calm awareness and acceptance of the situation and the possible realities it presents. You are a pillar of courageous strength, and so aptly named.
Commented Jul 23, 2013 on 23 July at Uncommon Grace
23 July
Some pictures from the last couple of weeks. I want to thank everyone who left such kind comments and sent loving and sweet notes about the arrival of baby John. We are slowly getting settled. Baby John (what we all seem to call him, like one word) likes to stay awak...
My French sister-in-law and my husband do crepe duty around here, which I will never argue with or complain about. Her secret to perfectly smooth batter is to add a tablespoon of melted butter (although everything else in the recipe looks the same). She also insists on buckwheat for savory, wheat for sweet. But we may bend the rules a bit when she's away.
Commented Jun 24, 2013 on it's what we do at remedial eating
it's what we do
When my oldest was young, toddler-young, we attended a magnificent preschool. I loved pretty much everything about it, from the paint-smudged windowed art nook, to the perpetually buzzy sensory table, to the teachers who singled out every last child for undivided delicious attention. But ...
Oh, precious girl. I often think how blessed the life of youngest ones is--how powerful to look around you and find immediate love in so very many forms, from so very many people. Sending you all wishes of joy and laughter (which I've no doubt will be easily met!).
Commented May 20, 2013 on annabel is two at SouleMama
annabel is two
Once a week, Annabel and I have most of a day all alone while everyone else adventures elsewhere. In the winter, they head to the slopes, and this time of year, to the pool. I treasure our day together and do everything in my power to free the time of any work or chores or oth...
The world would be a dimmer place without liberal sprinkling of cummings and petals each spring.
And peanut butter/chocolate bars add a certain something to it all, too.
Commented May 9, 2013 on in Just- at remedial eating
in Just-
in Just- spring when the world is mud- luscious the little lame balloonman whistles far and wee and eddieandbill come running from marbles and piracies and it's spring when the world is puddle-wonderful the queer old balloonman whistles far ...
They just get it, don't they?
Commented Mar 3, 2013 on SouleMama Sponsor ~ Imagine Childhood ~ at SouleMama
SouleMama Sponsor ~ Imagine Childhood ~
Today, we bring you a giveaway from SouleMama Sponsor, Imagine Childhood. In Sarah's words: " ... a little nature... a little imagination... a lot of play. Toys, tools and activities for growing minds. Imagine Childhood is a family owned and operated company offering high quality environmenta...
ohmygoodnessohmygoodnesohmygoodness!
Commented Mar 2, 2013 on SouleMama Sponsor ~ Natural Kids Team ~ at SouleMama
SouleMama Sponsor ~ Natural Kids Team ~
Today, we bring you a giveaway from SouleMama Sponsor, Natural Kids Team. In their words: "We are a group of artisans from around the world who share a love for handcrafting eco friendly & all-natural toys, clothing, decor and more for kids, and kids at heart." "We are a group of artisa...
Happy birthday, sweetest of babes. The world is better for your being in it. xo
Commented Jan 25, 2013 on The First One at all buttoned up.
The First One
Truly turned one last week. I know. Sam's first year took ten. I'm glad that I was blogging during Augie and Manny's because there was some good stuff in there that I've totally forgotten already. This child's first year has felt like small wonders all lined up. Starting with my pregnancy ...
It is a whole new experience, isn't it? And I always feel badly for the poor first born who must take the brunt of her (his) parents' ignorance and awkwardness and not-quite-there-yet scramblings. But I do think they know our intentions, and I do think they know when they are loved, and this compensates for a multitude of errors. At least, I am certainly counting on this.
I also find it interesting how many parents throw their hands up with their pre-teens and teens. Mothers and fathers who would discuss feedings or sleep routines endlessly with their babes will now dismiss their much-more-grown children with a "well, they will grow out of this, and what can I do now anyway?" There is not a lot of dialogue for effective parenting of older children, and I find that somehow odd and unsettling as I do not think I am any less important for their well-being now than I was then.
Well, that was longer than intended. Still, wishing you and your sweet boy marvelous birthday celebrations. xo K
Commented Jan 24, 2013 on the first dozen at SouleMama
the first dozen
(Recently, I photographed my sister's family. Portraiture is hardly anything I'm comfortable with or very skilled at, but exceptions are made for sisters. Calvin was my assistant for the afternoon, helping me carry things around, making the twins giggle, and being a stand in for m...
Oooo...fairy castle! Such fun. :)
Commented Dec 2, 2012 on SouleMama Sponsor ~ Elves and Angels ~ at SouleMama
SouleMama Sponsor ~ Elves and Angels ~
Today, I bring you a giveaway from SouleMama Sponsor, Elves and Angels. In their words: "Elves and Angels is dedicated to creating for children, beautiful hand crafted, heirloom quality toys. Handmade in Maine, our toys, are timeless creations of Natural wood, that inspire imagination and c...
Such a lovely book!
Commented Nov 29, 2012 on ... tell me a story: the story of the snow children at Imagine Childhood : Magic & Memories That Last a Lifetime
... tell me a story: the story of the snow children
Snow flakes whirling in circles, covering the world in a blanket of sparkling ice crystals, it's that time of year! Sadly I have seen little of that magic to date, but that doesn't mean I can't jump into that beautiful world any time I want. Just like Poppy, in The Story of the Snow Chil...
"Joy disproportionate to the work of walking out the door. "
Oh Molly. Thank you for this space.
Commented Nov 28, 2012 on disproportionate joy at remedial eating
disproportionate joy
[Cold pillows. Striped socks. Fog.] We passed through a murmuration of starlings, yesterday. We were shuttling from house to car, quickly, late, and I wanted badly to ignore the weird hum in my eardrums. The air was heavy, with chatter, vibration, quiet, pervasive, very Dolby surround-sound....
Such lovely silks!
Commented Nov 18, 2012 on SouleMama Sponsor ~ Mosey Handmade ~ at SouleMama
SouleMama Sponsor ~ Mosey Handmade ~
Today, I bring you a giveaway from SouleMama Sponsor, Mosey Handmade. In Jes & Steph's words: "Mosey Handmade specializes in Waldorf inspired and eco friendly accessories for children. We have a line of Birthday crowns and also small wooden toys." You can follow Mosey Handmade on their blo...
We love Nova!
Commented Nov 17, 2012 on SouleMama Sponsor ~ Nova Natural ~ at SouleMama
SouleMama Sponsor ~ Nova Natural ~
Today, I bring you a giveaway from SouleMama Sponsor, Nova Natural Toys & Crafts. In their words: "Nova Natural sells open-ended toys and crafts that inspire and encourage children and their caregivers to learn, share and play together. By selling made in Europe, the U.S. or in fair trade b...
Wowzers! Now THAT would be the best package ever, wouldn't it?
Commented Oct 27, 2012 on SouleMama Sponsor ~ Natural Kids Team ~ at SouleMama
SouleMama Sponsor ~ Natural Kids Team ~
Today, I bring you a giveaway from SouleMama Sponsor, Natural Kids Team. In their words: "We are a group of artisans from around the world who share a love for handcrafting eco friendly & all-natural toys, clothing, decor and more for kids, and kids at heart." You can follow Natural Kids Te...
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