We have a little yard (that my husband takes immaculate care of) and area for gardening (we all have our own special talents and gardening is not one of mine), so we've given our awesome Nanny Nikki (who does have a talent and love of gardening) and the kids free reign of all that grows …
Because Boys Can Be Ballerinas Too: Expectations of Gender Roles in Small Children
I really didn't think expectations of gender roles in small children was a big issue but after posting a picture of my kids on a twins forum where both my 4 year old girl AND boy happened to have a barrette in their hair, I was asked this question recently regarding my kids and how they …
The Pain We Carry While Reaping Great Joy
I've been limping around for roughly a month now. Physically limping, as opposed to emotionally limping, which seems to happen far more often. Somehow, I sprained my ankle, though I cannot recall how I did it. It's part of me now. My husband keeps telling me to get a brace or to stay off of it …
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