My children asked for an ofrenda this year. One of our closest friends has Mexican heritage and they’ve seen their friend’s family’s ofrenda nearly every year since we’ve met. Plus, my kids have the amazing privilege of attending a very diverse school with teachers who value including the stories of the students who attend. Our … Continue reading Our Ofrenda
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Sausage and Carrot Bowl
A couple of months ago, I shared how to make Ham and Carrot Bowl. This is a slightly more complicated version because a knife is needed. Other than exchanging the ham for a package of smoked brats (doesn't have to be brats, can be kielbasa or smoked sausage as well), the recipe remains the same. … Continue reading Sausage and Carrot Bowl
Books and snuggles.
I was thrilled when our oldest was invited to be part of the school reading bowl team. Bella is delighted as well. More books means more couch time and more pets from one of her favorite people.
Rest.
I found my youngest's weekend job list. We've been trying to adjust how we do work around our home so that we can work on more intentionally resting. I'm not good at resting and I realized that, in our very hurried society, I probably needed to model what rest looks like. Read a book. Play … Continue reading Rest.
As long as the bad guy isn’t me.
Back in the early 1960s, a theme park opened in Tennessee with a Rebel Railroad. Passengers could ride through Pigeon Forge with toy rifles, pretending to protect the train from a union attack and buy souvenirs with hints of confederate sympathy. Needless to say, this didn’t sit well with visitors from the north. Later, the … Continue reading As long as the bad guy isn’t me.
When they’re gone.
Most of the time, Bella seems to appreciate the quiet when the kids are at school. There are rare moments when she wishes they weren't gone and she'll gather a stuffed animal or two from their beds.
Is that a measuring cup?
This is not a current photo, but it's still accurate. Fall is here and the sky is dark when I need to wake and dark when I need to stay awake. There are never enough hours in a day for all the things I need to do and want to do. I love the changing … Continue reading Is that a measuring cup?
Baby Food Day 49- Peaches!
Not all families have access to fresh fruit and vegetables and some don't have the freezer space to stock frozen foods. Canned fruits are an acceptable option! Fruit canned with heavy syrup contains a lot of added sugar and isn't recommended, but fruit canned in juice is a great shelf-stable alternative to fresh and frozen. … Continue reading Baby Food Day 49- Peaches!
Baby Food Day 44- Oatmeal!
A friend asked me about cereal today, so I'm answering here, in case anyone else might benefit from my response. Cereal is very practical and some parents begin with cereal. I didn't, because my kids are predisposed to diabetes and I wanted to help them develop a taste for fruits and veggies first. Neither pathway … Continue reading Baby Food Day 44- Oatmeal!
What’s that in her ear?
Bella loves to walk with me to pick up our kids from school. On the rare days we're running ahead of schedule, we sometimes walk to school as well. She is just over 60 lbs and is the same height as some of the smaller children in our neighborhood. Thankfully, Bella is gentle, softly touching … Continue reading What’s that in her ear?
Beka Tucker 