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Category: Kids

Why I keep my kids journals

As my good friend Brandie once pointed out, there is just no way to keep every single little trinket, goodie bag gift, and scrap of paper that our kiddos bring home. And she’s right. If I did, I think my daughter’s room would be so full of junk…

Other people’s dirt

Sticky Goopy Crumbly Icky Gritty Sloppy In the toes Under the nails Grimy Black Red Brown Green Life Death Dirt Rinse away Fresh start Jude is running down the hill, shrieking with intention, full of joy and the energy of a four year old, and determined to take on the…

Ayla’s New Year Message

It’s New Year’s Eve! Most of us are thinking about the coming year, planning, deciding what will be most important, and dreaming about changes we want to make. I woke up this morning thinking about those same things. And honestly, feeling a little starved for some quiet time…