The person who loves their dream of community will destroy community (even if their intentions are ever so earnest), but the person who loves those around them will create community. ~ Deitrich BoenhofferI ran across this quote on a website the other day, and it's one of my new favorites. I think … [Read more...]
Irreplaceable
Well, Doggie 2's rattle came out effortlessly. (The velcro is another story... my surgical skills on plush animals have their limits). But, when I got ready to sew up the incision site, I realized that, shamefully, I don't own a needle or thread. Now if you want a calligraphy pen, a paper … [Read more...]
Impostor!
Both of my girls have an attachment to a stuffed animal or blankie. Toddler 1 has her beloved "Lambie," and Toddler 2 has "Doggie." (Aren't we so creative with names around here?!) When Toddler 1 was a baby and first formed her "Lambie" attachment, I realized how imperative it was that we have a … [Read more...]
Shut the door!
As Toddler 2 fast approaches her second birthday, she is really, really trying to communicate with us and to us in fascinating new ways. This weekend we noticed a new phrase she has picked up on to use when she's wanting to express anger (which is oh-so-often these days...) Rather than just … [Read more...]