You know it's time to check on the children when…
You know it’s time to go check on the children when the 7 year old comes in the house and says, “I need two tablespoons of lighter fluid and a … Continue Reading →
Category: Creative Play
Just in time…
Just in time…before the election… Can you see what he is holding? Tip- For teaching your children the 50 states and capitals 1.) a motivating reward 2.) a .25 cent place-mat … Continue Reading →
Balancing Buffs
These are the famous super buffs. For those who haven’t heard the story…this little boy nursed these two back to health with an eye dropper of water and lots of patience. Our … Continue Reading →
Boys and Mud
I don’t know about all boys, but our boys are attracted to mud like bees to honey…. or flies to fly tape… or chickens to clean porches… Our very large … Continue Reading →
The Blessing Of Lots of Cousins
We had 12 children in the house who were 12 years old and under. There was much noise and excitement and lots of rain. Lots of muddy, wet, cold kids, … Continue Reading →
Farm Journal Entry – Spring
This week we have posted a lot of farm related material…that would be because it’s early spring (as of today) and there are a ton of things to do around a … Continue Reading →
Inventive Boys
Our boys are pretty content running around here getting into all sorts of inventive, creative projects that cause me to either turn my head and pretend I don’t see what … Continue Reading →
Who Needs Toys??
Armed with homemade spears and split-fire wood sledge hammers, a bag of cookies and a jug of spring water, we left mid-morning for a trek across Vaughnshire. It was a … Continue Reading →
Organic Chicken Feed
As I was reading through my drafts, I came across this post that I wrote back before the drought consumed all of our time and energy and way back when … Continue Reading →
Life With Boys and Ballantyne
We have a handful of boys running around here and they always amaze me with their unique boyness that still baffles my feminine mind. The way they look and smell…and … Continue Reading →