Monday, December 7, 2009

My Boys (and my girl!)

Window

The little one loves his window. And his curtains. And the ceiling fan! So very, very entertaining for the under 100 days old crowd.

So very, very four.

The big one loves birthdays! And presents! And cake! And making wishes and blowing out candles! I can't say I blame him--all of those things are on my favorites list as well.



My girl loves nature and leaves and climbing. And me! (She says I love you too, mama at the end of the video.)

I don't think I could be more blessed.

Friday, December 4, 2009

Cheer

A preview of our holiday card, executed and designed by myself, and finally ordered last night!

Holiday Card

Are you in the holiday spirit yet?

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Advent

How is it December? This season of our life just seems to be flying by, without even a word or thought to acknowledge its passing.

Three Months

My smallest boy is now three months old. I can scarcely believe it. It amazes me how much of his personality is already completely formed. I couldn't ask for a sweeter, more even-tempered third child.

November

My girl is almost two and she is definitely enjoying her freedom as the middle child and only other female. "Boys!" is one of her favorite exclamations, dare I say stated with quite a bit disdain. Oh, my dear. You have no idea.

November

Liam is very excited about the holidays. We are doing our advent activities with our morning home school work, in addition to two advent calendars. Since we celebrate St. Nick's Day, the Winter Solstice, and Christmas, we have quite a full month ahead of us! This weekend, we have a Holiday Faire to attend at the Cincinnati Waldorf School. I am so excited for him since this will be his first experience at the Waldorf school--the only school we would seriously consider if we decide homeschooling is not right for us.

This week is full of ornament making, holiday book reading, some baking and definitely a lot of singing. How about another round of "Deck the Halls" for everyone?

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Thankful

leaves

There is nothing like hearing "I am thankful for Mommy" at a fabulous dinner table full of friends and family. I am thankful for you too, my dear boy.

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Speeding Up

By the Tree

So many things are happening at this time of year that it sometimes feels as if we've been swept away and completely unable to adjust our course. Liam's birthday is next Tuesday and while my big four year old is excited my feelings are running more of the bittersweet variety. Then, we have a vegan Thanksgiving event here at our home with friends, then St. Nick's Day and the Solstice, followed by Christmas, the New Year and Isla's second birthday! Whew.

In these incredibly busy times, I have a tendency to shut down. I get overwhelmed at the noise, the amount of people invading my space, the needs and wants of my children magnified by their excitement and enthusiasm for what is to come. I need to remember to slow down, to not be swept away, to take a minute and celebrate the beauty of the coming winter, anticipate the return of light at the solstice and truly enjoy the wonder on my little ones' faces.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Leaves

This boy! He is quite tolerant, even of my obsession with sticking him in great piles of leaves.

Leaves

I love his expressions! Watching him mature from my squishy newborn to this, this LITTLE PERSON is fantastic!

Leaves

Leaves

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Marbles

Marbles

I submitted our play room for the Small Kids, Big Color contest at Ohdeedoh. Fingers crossed!