So this happened in my kitchen on Sunday! A few weeks ago, I realised we had fallen into a rut that I didn’t like, one that is not healthy for us. To unwind on a Sunday, I had been allowing the girls unlimited time on their electronic devices. I don’t want my children’s memories to … [Read more…]
So, we have had a storm every afternoon/evening, sometimes two, for the past week. And it’s not even summer! Yet!! After five nights of storms, my youngest became a little apprehensive. She had been asleep in my bed for a couple of hours and woke to the thunder that was making its presence known. We watched the … [Read more…]
As we approach one of my favourite times of the year, I begin to prepare how we will celebrate the Christmas season and what special memories I would like to make for our family. We also have five birthdays in our immediate and extended family, that we celebrate in December, so that makes December slightly busier … [Read more…]
Well we have always had a morning basket of sorts, ever since my oldest was around three years old (I wasn’t aware of such a name back then though). The contents of our morning basket have changed over the years and it changes most terms too. But the idea stays the same. In case you … [Read more…]
I am sure you have heard about the importance of reading to your children as a part of their bedtime routine. So I hope this post encourages you 🙂 I used to read them off to sleep every night when they were little, really little. Then as life got busier and we were out every … [Read more…]
Reading aloud is so important for children, all ages. I remember when my oldest was probably around two months old. After feeding her in bed, she was propped up on my legs and very attentive as I read Bible stories to her from The Beginners Bible. She was an early talker and so before she … [Read more…]
This list is literature that I’d like to read to my girls this year. Some of these may not get read, and others will definitely get read but not make it onto this list. Some are only for my older girl, while others are for all to enjoy 🙂 Beatrix Potter Aesops Fables Little Pilgrims … [Read more…]