“The person who decides what shall be the food and drink of a family, and the modes of its preparation, is the one who decides, to a greater or less extent, what shall be the health of that family.” – The American Woman’s Home, Harriet Beecher Stowe This morning, after lighting […]
His little toddler arms encircled my neck and squeezed. It wasn’t much of a squeeze but it went straight to my heart. In this little-big family, we all love Lazarus’ little hugs. They are so soft and gentle, even though he tries so hard to give us a tight grip. We laugh at his not-very-strong […]
{Our updated family of 10 photograph L-R: Leia (5), Lucia (9), Gillian & Loyal (2.5 weeks), Abby & Lavender (3), Lacey (13), Lazarus (1.5) Lyla (11) Lovelyn (7)} Earlier today, Lucia and Lovelyn picked this lovely small gathering of wild Autumn flowers. I just love the colors… In a recent midwife […]
“It is well to be up before daybreak, for such habits contribute to health, wealth, and wisdom.” ~Aristotle Right now, the house is still. Outside, the world remains dark for this mild October morning. I am sitting in the dimly lit, quiet kitchen of our home, holding my baby son wrapped up in my […]
I had to laugh the other day as a dear friend expressed a comment that someone had said to her, when she had told them our family was about to have baby #8. “Well, I guess at that point, it’s like shelling peas …” Hmmmm. Well, let me just say- with a smile and some […]
