“Behold, children are a gift of the LORD, The fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one’s youth. How blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them; They will not be ashamed When they speak with their enemies in the […]
“Oh that God would give every mother a vision of the glory and splendor of the work that is given to her when a babe is place in her bosom to be nursed and trained! Could she have but one glimpse in to the future of that life as it reaches on into eternity; could […]
Sometimes, you just need to stop. And celebrate. Life is full. And days are scheduled. There is always a to-do list. Business always needs tending. Tasks need finished. But sometimes, many times, it’s wonderful to stop and celebrate with those you love. As promised, a post in honor of Leia Hyacinth’s first birthday … we […]
O May, sweet-voice one, going thus before, Forever June may pour her warm red wine Of life and passions –sweeter days are thine! -Helen Hunt After a long, cold winter of snuggling down inside, hibernating together and keeping our noses in the books, the girls and I are really loving this gorgeous new spingtime […]
Children should be encouraged to watch, patiently and quietly, until they learn something of the habits and history of bee, ant, wasp, spider, hairy caterpillar, dragon-fly, and whatever of larger growth comes in their way. -Charlotte Mason Out-Of-Door Life For The Children The girls’ grampie has kindly agreed to increase our chicken flock this year… […]
