After dinner is done, adults linger over conversation. Kids race outside with Opa, squealing in delight, freshly equipped with flashlights. It is time to search for danger. Didn’t you know that little boys “eat danger for breakfast”? In the recent weeks of ‘post-monsoon season,’ before the weather gets too chilly, toads could also be found […]
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Product of the 90’s
Yes, I still have them. And yes, I pushed a stroller while roller-blading! (Betcha can’t do that with a razor scooter!) May the 90’s live on… Do you think I need intervention? I promised myself I wouldn’t get stuck in my highschool/college years…
Keeping it Simple
As many of you know, we’ve been traveling all over the world learning about countries, cultures and geography. It’s been fun. I feel that it is important to make learning hands-on. We crawl all over our maps, dress-up, incorporate imaginative play, try to walk in their shoes and create with our hands. Getting to experience […]
Bullfighting Revisited
(photo credit) During the final summer in the ’90’s, this idealistic romantic learned a difficult lesson. It was my summer in Spain and since I was living in Seville, it seemed only fitting to attend a bullfight at one of the oldest and most important arena’s in the world, El Plaza de Toros de la […]
Quarter Tap’n
One of my favorite movies of all time, Singing in the Rain, is coming to life in my home! It all started with combining these: Four quarters secured with packing tape to shoes and he’s off tap’n! Thanks to the introduction in his kindermusik class, Xander was hooked! His enthusiasm was contagious and before I knew […]
Lessons in Thanksgiving!
I love this time of year. Really, I just love holidays. They are so festive, fun and provide an excellent learning opportunity for my boys! This year, the boys are counting down the days until we get to fly out to see their grandparents and experience a midwest Thanksgiving! In keeping with the spirit and […]