Posts by: Jenny
A huge pile of ETC’s library books were due back, so I had no choice but to replace their library haul.
I’m most excited about reading Chicken Soup With Rice by Maurice Sendak. We do a calendar each day, so they’re finally understanding the concept of months. We have our own copy of Chicken […]
For a first draft and first attempts at a reward chart, it isn’t half bad. I even broke out the trusty ruler I’ve had since grade school.
I’ve struggled a lot lately with how to calmly parent/lead my trio through our day. It […]
One-on-one time is hard lately. No matter what fun we offer Toby, Eleanor and Callista, they want the same fun as each other. Hurt feelings, tears & tantrums aren’t worth it, so I soak up opportune minutes with one while others are occupied or, like today, […]
It started with erratic moods then followed with poor appetites. Round three of Being Sick During Winter 2013/2014 is well under way now. The temperatures are up, the snot is flowing, and coping mechanisms are being tossed about.
One of my biggest challenges is keeping ETC fed. Hungry tummies make grumpy kids, and kids who […]
It’s certainly cold enough for snow here in Charlotte, but as it usually is when we get this cold, it’s sunny and clear with nothing but blue skies and cold, cold, cold plus wind.
I miss living in a snowy climate. I grew up in the snowbelt of Northeast Ohio, […]
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