Thankful

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.

Speeding Up

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.

Leaves

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



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

Marbles

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

Wow

Another great giveaway from Garden Mama. I draw so much inspiration from her blog I don't even know where to begin!

2 Months

As of Friday, Calum was two months old!



How do you pick the best one? It's definitely impossible for me.

Chub