...stone by stone and you stepped forth finding yourself full grown. From stones of stories set aside build a foundation for another house... ~Judith Robbins, "My Retinue" What is the first visceral reaction to looking at those balanced rocks over the water? Do you focus on that tiny one …
Natural Parenting
His, Hers, Ours
What are your values and how do you demonstrate them to your children? Our values are clear: respect & love, be generous, listen with the heart, and everyone contributes in their own way. This weekend was Cherry Harvest time at our house. We have found that incorporating the …
Solstice WitchCraft
Friday night was the Summer Solstice. I thought it would be fun to do something "magical" with the girls. We were going to Wake Up the Summer Fairies. The girls are still at an age where they still believe there is magic all around them. It may seem silly, but I don't want them to every lose …
Wonder Woman Lessons to her little girl
Go in peace my daughter. And remember that, in the world of ordinary mortals, you are a Wonder Woman. ~ Queen Hippolyte When I was young, my hero was Wonder Woman. I watched the TV series with Linda Carter religiously and wanted to grow up to BE Wonder Woman. Anything seems possible when you are …
A kick in the butt
Last night, after Mina went to sleep, I spoke with Alex to plan our weekend with his girls. I had asked him earlier in the day if I could pick up Allegra, take her to the fabric store, and work on her bear sewing project . He was quiet, then he took a breathe and said: "You know, Lady, I have to …