Paper Doll Tales Posts

How do I tell her that when she knits her brow in frustration, her eyebrows drawing together as though snagged on the bobbin teeth of a sewing machine, that she…

Thoughts

We’re wrapping up vacation, but still squeezing a few drops of ocean-water out of our days.  In the meantime, enjoy this post about my favorite baby-wearing wrap.  The review originally…

Kids and Treasures

While I’m off enjoying a beach vacation, I’m taking time to revisit some of the most popular posts from this past year.  Today’s review of my favorite new-mom gift originally…

Kids and Treasures

Star Anna is loaded into my Pandora radio station, uncharacteristic clouds cover the beach sky, and I’ve got a cup of coffee at my elbow.  Ah, vacation.   This week, while…

Thoughts

“Here Mama.  Eat. Have enerzy tell story.”  A pretend bite of pancake is shoved into my mouth.  The salty taste of toddler fingers lingers on my lips as I pretend…

Kids and Treasures

I’m throwing clothes in bags and packing up the sunscreen to leave for vacation on Friday, but always, always, always leaving room for the books.  (My parents will shake their…

Thoughts and Musings