Sleeping Beauty

She pointed out each princess on the bed frame and told me their name. Then she climbed into bed and with a wink of her eye, she was off to dream land. Dreams can come true if you sleep in a princess bed.

Glacial Time

I'm not saying that he is a slow eater, only that a glacier moves faster. Unfortunately for me, I was already finished by the time he got around to picking up a slice of pizza to eat. Before the food could be eaten, questions had to be asked about what I was eating, why was I eating what I was eating, what was in what I was eating.

Then, he had to laugh at what I was eating.

Happy Ever After

Children don't require a phd in literature to understand "happy ever after". Three little words that express hope and confidence in the future. May you always be, Happy Ever After.

Apple Cider Donuts

America may run on Dunkin but we run on Apple Cider donuts. And run he did! He helped Grampy give Buddy a bath. I left the wet dog in the shower stall so he could shake, while I got the towels ready. Imagine my surprise when he stands on the bed and calls the dog. Who obediently came running out of the stall to shake all over us and the bedroom.

Hitting The Road

She wears a bunny hat and large pink Princess sunglasses.

Her faithful travel companions of Birdie the parrot and Eagle the owl ride with her in the car seat.

She will be a great world leader someday and rule from a magical kingdom.

Fields Of Gold

Summer is over and fall is here, but a gift has been given us to experience one more day in the sun. But unlike summer, there is no humidity today and the temperature is perfect.

It is a day to celebrate and to kick up our heels and the leaves.

Rocks Are For Climbing

Sticks are for throwing in the stream and then following their journey down the stream.

Rocks are for climbing and then watching the journey of the child as they slide down the rock.

Two For The Road

Is it a tractor pull or the pull of the tractor that is so irresistible to kids?

She'll never pass the Massachusetts drivers test if she keeps both hands on the steering wheel. That's how people from out of state drive.

Boys And Bikes

He told me that he likes motorcycles. So I took him to the Harley Davidson dealer. He was in hog heaven. He had lollipops given to him on each aisle, helmets to look at and so many different styles and colors of motorcycles to see and touch. He was treated as a very important person, which made his day. It was a very exciting visit!

The Goblet Of Acorn Fire

I showed him how to use the acorn top as a whistle. He puffed up his cheeks and he blew into the acorn top, but alas, there was no whistle sound.

Sometimes we give it our all, and still don't get the results we desire. But children have the wonderful ability to keep trying, and not to give up.

Tree Hugger

Trees used to be obstacles. When you encountered a fallen tree that was bigger than you, you turned around and walked away. Now, they are fun to climb over. Throwing sticks in the water and watching the ripples as they come back to shore.

The woods is an open book for children to learn from. And one where they write the pages from their own experiences.

Explorers

When you go for a walk in the woods you have to have a walking stick! You also need to climb over trees that have fallen down.

When three year olds climb over trees, they stop at the top and turn themselves around so they go down feet first.

It is good advice to always have your feet firmly planted.