Monthly Archives: January 2013

Wednesday, that mid-week peak, is a favorite for this mama. It's the one day that I am home, with both my girls, just us three. No work, no school, no gymnastics. Usually, we only go places we can walk, if anywhere at all. We definitely don't make plans. I celebrate every iteration of our Wednesdays. Sometimes we do a lot, sometimes we do little. They are a lot like every day; there are easy moments and hard moments. There is a beaming, wonder-full truth on hump day: My goal is to catch my kids' whimsy and play along. We choreograph, my girls and I, Continue reading →

This last week we received our first ever grain CSA. I am freaking out a little bit about it: thirty pounds of ancient and heirloom grains and lentils grown right here in Montana and delivered to us. What a gift! What a fun experiment to learn to cook with new food! What an honor to support this hard-working family! What fun to learn about these grains and beans! the farro seed dates back 20,000 years! The girls and I explored and talked about the dried kernels yesterday. Their enthusiasm met my curiosity and we had a full-blown educational experience at the kitchen table. Continue reading →

Chaos. It always takes hours longer than we think it will. To get out the door. In the car. On our way. Away. "Are we there yet?" "It's taking FOREVER!" A chorus from the back seat. Harnessed in with blankets, books, water bottles and supreme excitement. And then silence. Two moon-faced daughters asleep behind two sun-warmed parents who enjoy listening to nothing at all for many miles. Continue reading →

I had so much fun making Ruby's birthday doll and love all the questions you've had about her. Happily, I'll dedicate a post to this little stuffed doll Ruby calls Dolly. Continue reading →