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Jan 11 2012

gift

A new year often brings new possibilities and goals. I’ve decided to define this year with just one single word. I have known the feeling that I want to carry throughout 2012, but the word just hadn’t come to me yet. Until today…

We are all unique and special. Such as the way that we think. Some people think in words, some people think in patterns, some people think in pictures. We all have different traits…. different strengths and weaknesses. Each and every one of us are different, but not less. We each have a gift. We each ARE a GIFT.

by Lauren Donofrio

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January 11, 2012 - 11:36 am

Allie - Well said, Lauren. I often tell my softball students that because they all do not “get it” the same way other students do. I have to work hard to give them different ideas, drills, words, verbals, articles, and pictures to help them. Everybody thinks differently… and I think it’s wonderful because it helps me think differently to- and that’s the best part! Sometimes I learn more from them than they learn from me.

Nov 17 2011

baking

whatever i do in the kitchen — he does. he loves loves loves to bake and cook – anything and everything. regardless if he is going to eat it or not, he wants to participate in the project of preparing it. from getting out everything we need… the bowls, spoons, ingredients, and even kitchen towels for clean-up… he wants to be a part. and i let him. because it makes him happy, he’s learning, and he’s really getting helpful.

here’s a little video that i snapped with my iPhone while we were baking.

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i feel like i am so very behind on blogging, housework, everything… i’m just to the point where i’m not keeping up very well lately.
we have so much going on with these 2 houses, the holidays approaching, and then the normal day-to-day chores and routines… that i just wish time would slow down, or that there were more hours in the day — or something.
but since i cannot make that happen, i am trying to just be present in each and every moment… and not worry about the small stuff… and tackle one to-do item at a time.
not trying to complain, but you know — it’s just life. and i am so grateful for every single bit of it.

do what you can

by Lauren Donofrio

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November 18, 2011 - 12:40 am

allie - Maybe he’ll be a chef or a pianist…or both! Whatever he chooses, he will be great! He’s so sweet…I wish I could come by tomorrow, but I too am a little under the weather….probably just see y’all in about a month at Christmas! Love you!!!! I love that word paint picture!! That’s a good-n!

November 18, 2011 - 8:57 pm

Cassie - I think its awesome…has he started insisting on cracking the eggs.lol…ave manages to explode one every time they are out…lol…

Nov 15 2011

independent

today around lunchtime, grayson went to the pantry and got out the vanilla wafers and peanut butter, went to the drawer and got a knife, and climbed up on the stool and sat at the island. then he unscrewed the peanut butter and proceeded with making his vanilla wafers and peanut butter. he didn’t need my help.

and while i was grilling chicken this afternoon for tonight’s dinner, i had the most perfect grillmaster’s help.

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i saw this via pinterest and i love it — had to share here.

by Lauren Donofrio

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Oct 25 2011

let them be themselves

this blog has been on the back burner. i try to do better at it…. and then there’s life. i am way behind. on a lot of stuff. i have had a few personal family projects of sorts going on, but i have so many things to share. oh well. maybe i can find the time soon. maybe.

for now, i saw this on pinterest and had to share.
i lovelovelove this.

by Lauren Donofrio

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October 25, 2011 - 3:13 pm

Nicole Bolinger - I love it too! It’s actually easier to do the more kids you have! I guess our controlling nature gives up!
haha!

October 25, 2011 - 7:31 pm

Jennier - This made me think for sure. Then Nicole is so true in her comment!

October 25, 2011 - 9:26 pm

allie - Yes, you have to stay on top of your blogging! I love to read them! I put it on the back burner too! I haven’t been on pinterest lately…gotta start back to pinnin’ ha!

Sep 22 2011

Gratitudes*

On Wednesday of this week, many people around the world celebrated World Gratitude Day. There are so many things that we all sometimes overlook as being grateful for. What we should remember, however, is that there are many people who are not as fortunate to have some of the things in life that we have – even food and water. It can sometimes be so easy to dwell on the negative things in life. Instead, we should look around us… because there is so much to be grateful for… if we know where to look. So, I took some time today and did a little personal project… reminding myself of lots of little (and big) gratitudes…. and captured some of my gratitudes with my camera.