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Movement Activity: Veggies on the Move

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The link above is an affiliate link. We read the book Up, Down and Around by Katherine Ayres about how some vegetables grow up, while others grow down, and others grow round and round this week. After reading Up, Down and Around, I thought it would be fun to make vegetable flashcards for JDaniel to act out. He needed to stoop down low for the Continue Reading

Retelling or Reenacting Muncha! Muncha! Muncha!

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The link above is an affiliate link. JDaniel and I read the book Muncha! Muncha! Muncha! by Candace Fleming about three rabbits that use their cunning to outsmart Mr. McGreely who is trying to keep them out of his garden. He puts up a wire fence and then a wall. Then he makes a moat and a huge structure. While they can’t get over the huge Continue Reading

Almost Wordless Wednesday- Helping Others with the Harvest

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Our local emergency food center decided to use a piece of land in front of it to help others grow fresh vegetables. Anyone can come to help with the planting and care of the vegetables. If you help with the garden, you get to share in the harvest.   We haven't been able to help this year due to JDaniel's allergies. I hope this is a project Continue Reading

Conversations with JDaniel About Gardening and Other Things

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JDaniel (He is holding a toy car from the garage): Bring in a car. Me: Yes, but put it in the sink. I have to wash it. JDaniel: Pollen! (Sigh) My mom: Your sister's sent beautiful flowers for Mother's Day. JDaniel: Dad brings roses. (He implied dad brought them for mom.) JDaniel(Looking out the master bedroom window on the first floor): Continue Reading

Muffin Tin Monday- Nests and One Bird Gather Together

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The theme for Muffin Tin Monday is nests and birds. JDaniel's first nest has a nest of cottage cheese surrounded by peaches. The second nest in raisins in a nest of quinoa salad (see recipe on last Thursday's post). The third nest is vegetables in a nest of ham. The third nest is ranch dressing in a nest of cucumbers. Only one bird was in the meal. Continue Reading

Children’s Books on Flower Gardens and a Circular Flower

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This week we have been reading books on flower gardens. I thought I knew which book JDaniel would like best and I was wrong. He really loves the book with the most detailed drawings and just a few words. Links below are affiliate links. We read: Mortimer's First Garden by Karma Wilson is about a mouse that decides to plant his last sunflower Continue Reading

Quinoa Salad with Veggies, Fruit, and Honey

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When I was reading this month's issue of Family Fun magazine, I came across this recipe. I have modified to include ingredients I already had at home. Quinoa is a grain-like crop grown for its seeds. Ingredients: 1 cup rinsed quinoa 2 cups of water 2 tablespoons of honey (My friend Kathleen says honey is supposed to help with Continue Reading

Growing Plants and Parenting Takes Patience and Persistence

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  We picked up these terracotta eggs with soil and seeds at an after Easter markdown sale. They have been sitting in this casserole dish for weeks. We have patiently watered them and given them sunlight. Finally little sprouts are starting to come up. JDaniel has been careful not to knock them over and to touch them carefully. With Continue Reading

Mom’s Night Out Became Parents Lunch In

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Thursday night was Mom’s Night Out! I was sent a $25 gift card from Pizza Hut to enjoy pizza and get together with some of my mom friends. It was a great idea in theory until JDaniel had an allergy flare-up and two of my friends’ children ran fevers. I decided to postpone the event until Saturday. So, I invited some of my friends, their Continue Reading

A Mother’s Prayer

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A Mother's Prayer

I didn't become a mom until I was in my forties. It is something I wasn't going to be for a number for reasons. When my husband and  I found out we were expecting JDaniel, my whole world changed. Being his mom lead me to write the mother's prayer below. A Mother's Prayer Lord, Today help me to be the mother you want me to Continue Reading

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