That seems to be my theme these days. With a three-year old and two almost toddling babes, things are getting crazy around here. And some days, just getting everyone loaded in the car counts as success, even when I forget where we were going in the first place. So, I've kind of had to lower my expectations a bit. You know, that pesky pressure you put on yourself to be perfect? I've had to ...
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Notes from Nana: HOORAY for Books: Dr. Seuss from Now to Then and Back Again!
Today Dr. Seuss is known and honored worldwide though he died in 1991. Reading is celebrated all across America on the March 2nd birthday of Ted Geisel! What a legacy. Dr. Seuss was actually the middle name of Theodor Seuss Geisel! Dr. Seuss NOW Every Spring all across the United States a promotion called “Read Across America” honors the memory of Dr. Seuss on his ...
Spreading Christmas Cheer with Homemade Gifts this Year!
This year, I decided that the kids would have more of a hand in Christmas happies for people like teachers and family friends....literally. They began by making cinnamon ornaments for people at a local nursing home. More than once I wondered if the glitter was a good idea, but the kids had a blast! And, the ornaments smell delicious. I am still finding glitter everywhere ...
Summer Boredom Solution? Salt Dough!
It's August, and soon enough, the cries of "I'm bored!" will be silenced, and "I'm tired!" will probably take their place. (Seriously, how much can we try to squeeze into any given school week? We're trimming our schedules down this year, and hopefully, everyone will benefit.) Still, until my daughter starts school, the complaint of boredom will persist. (Really, she's not THAT bad about it ...