Grace takes very well to art and play therapy. The other day I was able to re-regulate her by agreeing to her demands that we switch roles. I (as the child) begged her to read me a story which she consented to. By the time she was finished reading, she had re-regulated and we were...
In addition to the specific resources for this week, we are also listening to Story of the World (SOTW) on CD, watching selected episodes of Drive Thru History, and keeping a cummulative timeline of things we learn in history. I am planning appropriate activities for Mia that are a little less complicated than last year...
Day 226 Watch out for these girlies! Day 227 There are some really sweet moments when they’re not dysregulated. Day 228 All dressed up in Ethiopian traditional garb for Easter. Day 229 Our little spider monkey. Day 230 Fun visit with out-of-town friends. Day 231 It’s always convenient to have a close friend who happens...
The kids and I have been reading through Contemplating the Crossduring this year’s Lenten season. The reading level is advanced but I’ve really enjoyed the way we’ve been able to camp on the Easter story. One verse, one day at a time. Mostly, I’ve been challenged by how it relates to this season in our...
We are slowly working our kids over their fear of animals. Note to self: look into animal therapy.
We had about 10 extra people come do a seder dinner. We did the whole nine yards. It lasts about 3 hours. This is the kids trying to find the Afikoman.
I’m discovering this little guy needs some very intentional bonding time when right when he wakes up. It makes a huge difference in how the rest of the day goes.
Remember that year we didn’t get enough snow for sledding until the 5th day of Spring?