My writing self is more like an eagle, soaring above it all and observing, feeling the wind in her feathers and finding her way; mostly isolated, but able to be part of a congregation, when necessary. But the little ones, the ones who live in pajamas and think chocolate covered pretzels...
The first night in a new home can be both thrilling and unnerving for children. Ensure you pack essentials for this first night, such as pajamas, toothbrush, and their favorite bedtime story. Having these familiar items readily accessible can make the first night feel more comfortable and reassu...
It has been good to have quieter, simpler days at home, free time to do crafts or adventures and stay in our pajamas all day. I’m still hoping to make some Christmas cookies together and get to organizing some closets and our school room before our break is over. Tomorrow is Phoebe’...
My Instagram feed is full of families dressed in matching holiday pajamas, swoon-worthy images of picture-perfect Christmas trees, and mantels sporting custom stockings. As a Jewish person, this can all make me feel a bit left out of the holiday spirit. While my family celebrated Hanukkah ...
Recognition of the people we COULD not or WOULD not live without whether they gave us a faulty, small kitchen appliance (with or without a warranty), a gift card to a place we hate, a too big pair of pajamas or a hideous pair of slippers last year. Merry Christmas everyone! May you...
The release of “The Nightmare Before Christmas” in 1993 introduced a new reason behind the season. No longer was this a holiday celebrating fall and treats (the religious meanings long out of favor). Children growing up in the 1990s now thought of Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King, initiat...
Christmas Eve – Before we go to bed Christmas Eve we get in our Christmas pajamas, sprinkle “Reindeer Food” outside, leave cookies and milk for Santa, and read ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. We then tell the kids they need to go right to sleep so Santa can come ;) Christmas mo...
12:18pm- While tidying the mess from the lunches, I notice that Blaise is still wearing his pajamas, so I send him to the living room to get dressed. Amazingly, he does it quickly and efficiently, without waving his bare bottom in anyone's face. (When I say amazingly, I mean: this...
This is a great backdrop for dressing formal and fancy, or let the kids wear their Christmas pajamas. In-Studio Family Sample Images coming ASAP. Read More September 22, 2020 Fall & Holiday Mini Sessions 2020 | Chelsea Lietz Photography Under : Baby & Child, Family, Recent Sessions I’m...
Do I come here to much for you to ask me that? And no, I haven’t. It’s because I am in my pajamas but Thank you for drawing attention to it. I decide to step on the scale, which is never a good idea. But this time, it’s on the heals of breaking my friends lawn chair...