One of my favorite scenes from The Chronicles of Narnia is when Aslan creates sleep in order to give the creatures a break from themselves. I am reminded of this often as the children (or I) stumble around as an emotional and physical train wreck. So every day at precisely the same time, I cheerily... Continue Reading →
Just Checking In
New schedule, new settings, one less parent (the one who has the deeper, firmer voice and is all-protecting in their eyes) can only mean one thing: stress for little people. We've been on the road just about 2 weeks now and a dear friend and mentor has encouraged me to check in with the kids.... Continue Reading →
Road Trip Favorites: BAGS
Last week I confessed my love for bins. This week, I shall sing praises to bags of all shapes and sizes. I like to think of myself as a minimalist (despite the fact that I have 4 children.) That being said, the amount of stuff needed while on an open-ended road trip with 4 children... Continue Reading →
Ten Tips for Traveling with Toddlers
Among other things, Micah and I want to invent what we're calling the Limo Window for Minivans (the title is a work-in-progress.) It's pretty much this: kids are melting down, so you press a button and a soundproof window rolls up, thus allowing you to monitor your children's behavior without having to actually hear it.... Continue Reading →
Kale Salad
We've been on the road for over a week now, and wonder of wonders, I actually miss cooking. For all those times I've grumbled about having to cook yet another meal, I was quite surprised by this longing to get back in the kitchen. So I hit the grocery store (which was freakishly quiet and... Continue Reading →
Why I love the Y
I love exercising, I love teaching Group Fitness, and I love getting a break from Motherhood on a regular basis. Thus, the YMCA has become part of our lifestyle. Most weekday mornings, the kids and I go to the Y for 2 hours. Two glorious hours. The kids go to the Child Watch, and I... Continue Reading →
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