Category Archives: Living Things

Pause

It’s amazing how technology pervades our lives.  In the same week we are cancelling cable, my son said to me, mid-song, “Can you pause it for a second?  I need to use the bathroom.”  Never mind the song was coming … Continue reading

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The Gift of Experience

Recently, we approached the quandary of what to give someone for a birthday.  We didn’t want to buy any more books or toys, knowing that they might lose their allure amidst the tide of similar gifts.  We thought about what … Continue reading

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Flashlight Walks

We had a wonderful drive back from our Thursday afternoon Toddler Trek this week, with the sky emanating peach, then pink, then fuchsia. By the time we had arrived home, the sun had set and both kids were fast asleep. … Continue reading

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Gorgeous Litter

It’s the time of year for litter – leaf litter, that is. Max has been enjoying finding different colors and shapes, even from the same tree. We found silver, yellow, green, orange, and red leaves yesterday and today on our … Continue reading

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Smell of Rain

Yesterday’s weather had me so ecstatic, I was almost jumping out of my skin! No, I’m not being sarcastic – I love the rain, and I was pleased to see that Max loves rain as well. At 8:45 AM, I … Continue reading

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