This is the first post in the series “Why We Decided to Homeschool”. Since this was a joint decision, I asked Darrel to share his thoughts – especially about our first issue. Without further ado, and for his first appearance on my blog, here is what my husband has to say … Continue reading
It’s official. Darrel and I have decided to homeschool our sons. I’m sure I’ve mentioned it as a distinct possibility before, but now we have made the call and bought curriculum for Jed’s Kindergarten year. In some circles, homeschooling is perfectly normal and acceptable. For others, though, it’s still considered … Continue reading
Zac turned 3 years old yesterday. For his birthday, he got his 15th safe food: baking soda. It doesn’t sound like much, but we are ecstatic! Baking soda doesn’t add much to his diet, really, but it makes everything he already has much better. Pancakes are fluffier, cookies are more real, … Continue reading
One thing that is NOT awesome about all this “engaging with the world” activity is the complete decimation of bedtime. My boys both stopped napping during the day between age 2 and 3. No amount of effort could make them nap, and believe me, I tried! To ensure they get … Continue reading
Nine days ago we started a baking soda trial for Zac. It’s the easiest food trial we have had, in regards to “how will we get him to eat it”. Simple! Just add 1 tsp. to every baked recipe he’s got! Let me tell you, baking soda is just magic. … Continue reading
One year ago this month I went back to work full time. Prior to that, I was essentially a full-time SAHM. With two years as a SAHM and one year as a working Mama, I can now see how each situation changes my parenting in general, and how each influences my ability … Continue reading
After the Ladies Prayer Retreat in March, I signed Jed up to play tee ball. He’s been doing so wonderfully with martial arts, but I wanted to see him participate in some sort of group activity. What says “all boy” more than hitting a ball with a bat, right? I … Continue reading
Since the entire reason I started this blog is because my son, Zac, has FPIES, my next statement may come as a bit of a shock to you, dear readers. I’m kind of tired of talking about FPIES. For almost a year, I’ve been less and less active on the … Continue reading
With all this updating going on, I’ve been mostly talking about Zac. Jed, however, has not been idle this whole time! He’s had lots of stuff going on in his life. Most of it, though, has to do with leaving the confines of our home, so it’s a good time … Continue reading
“If the kid is old enough to ask for it, they’re too old to be nursing.” “Look, I’m all for breast feeding, but it’s just creepy when the kid isn’t a baby any more.” “That’s just…wrong!” We’ve all heard those comments about extended breast feeding. In America today, breast feeding … Continue reading
