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“One of the advantages of being disorderly is that one is constantly making new discoveries.” A.A. Milne Last Christmas we bought a gorgeous, second-hand Plan dollhouse for the girls. It was in mint condition when we bought it, and our daughters have kept it in wonderful shape until this past week […] “We exaggerate misfortune and happiness alike. We are never as bad off or as happy as we say we are.” Honore de Balzac Who was Murphy and why must there be such a law? On the one night last week that my husband had to go back to work after dinner […] “Because I have loved life, I shall have no sorrow to die.” Amelia Burr I try to take the girls on an outdoor adventure every day, rain or shine, and last week was no exception. It was a blustery day when I packed a lunch and the three of […] “The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.” Denis Waitley
Don’t worry; I’m not going to be writing about Daisytree three days a week from here on in, but I have to let you know how Pip’s […] “There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One is roots; the other, wings.” Hodding Carter
Our second visit to Daisytree was a shortened morning session in which all of the kids and parents met for a short time to get acquainted. […] “The art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on.” — Havelock Ellis I completely underestimated the loveliness of Lily, (the name I’ll give Pip’s teacher,) and her gorgeous pre-school, (which I’ve chosen to call Daisytree.) Two weeks ago I wrote, (at great length, […] “Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” Henry Ford Last month I wrote about Pip helping out with chores around the house. I posted photos of her folding laundry, rolling pizza dough and stacking wood. I did not, however, include any information about our little […] “Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs…since the payment is pure love.” Mildred B. Vermont Pip told me that I was ‘the greatest of love’ when I was tucking her into bed. The greatest of love. How does she do it? How does this tiny person […] “The waiting is the hardest part.” Tom Petty Pip has a subscription to ‘Chirp’ magazine from her Gramma J., and the latest issue has instructions for making ‘Grass-Heads.’ The moment she laid eyes on those heads, she knew that she wanted to make one. The craft list was quite extensive and […] “If you bungle raising your children, I don’t think whatever else you do well matters very much.” Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis When I lived with a family in India, the children and their parents were NEVER apart. One evening I asked my host, Patrick, if he and his wife ever […] |
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