Traditions – Page 3

All Saints’ Day Treasure Hunt Idea

Here’s a reprint from All Saints’ Day 2008. My old homeschool group once had a saint treasure hunt. Now we just dress up as saints and give clues and have the other kids guess which saint we are. However, this treasure hunt was fun and memorable. I’m posting it now, so you have time toRead the whole post >>

Good-bye, Summer. Hello, Fall.

The summer is waning despite the sticky 90-degree weather we endured last week. Pears are back in season, which makes my sweet Rachel so happy because there’s nothing she loves more than sinking her teeth into a ripe, juicy pear. We’re spending our Saturdays on the soccer field sidelines again. Madeline loves the game andRead the whole post >>

Attachment Parenting at its Finest

Always one to show empathy and to respect the developmental needs and dignity of my children, here I am, four Christmases ago, with my firstborn ever-so-gently encouraging her to cozy up with Santa. Never mind the absolute terror in her eyes. Never mind that on any other day I would never dream of plopping myRead the whole post >>

An Under the Sea Tea

We celebrated Madeline’s fifth birthday this past weekend. It was the first time I had a real party – as in, we invited two friends (and their siblings) rather than just relatives to salute her special day. Madeline really wanted to have an ocean theme, but she also wanted to host a tea party soRead the whole post >>

Happy Birthday, Sweet Madeline!

Dear Madeline, You had your last soccer game this past weekend. Like always, you gave it your all and sprinted across the field with your tongue dangling from your mouth. Your face was flushed with heat (it was unseasonably warm even for Georgia) as well as happiness. Following the game, your coach handed out medalsRead the whole post >>