My sweet, unicorn-loving middle child turned five years old last month… and is now two and a half weeks into her young fives program! It is five days a week, 5+ hours a day of weather charts, letter recognition, fine motor journals, storytime, group share, music, art, phys ed and more–all taught through a school issued iPad. Wow. It’s a…
This weekend, we herded our three girls onto the couch for a big announcement. “Girls, we have something to tell you,” said my husband. “You’re going to have a new baby sister or brother!” Immediately my five year old exclaimed, “Yayyy!” She laughed and squeezed her stuffed unicorn. “But…where do they come from?” “Mommy, you can field that one,” said…
This is The Mommy Walk‘s 100th post! In thinking about this milestone, I realize I am very, very overdue on three counts. First of all, it’s taken me forever to share pics of my girls sporting these adorable T-shirts: “This is going on my Mom’s blog!” Thank you to the best sister-in-law for finding these T-shirts that really say it…
My oldest has been back to school for a week, now, and the transition has gone more smoothly than I ever thought—for everyone in the family. The day before school started, my oldest tried to prepare her younger sisters.  “Can I tell you something?” she asked them as they all snacked on cherry tomatoes. “I’ll miss you when I’m at…
I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go (Genesis 28:15) My oldest started first grade today. Yes, her school is holding in-person instruction five days a week. Though my husband and I are so glad she’s able to attend in person, I think we’re both feeling emotions that we haven’t wanted to feel. Preparation for this…