We went to the art museum, and although Flowergirl’s desire to run through the large rooms, twisting corridors and up staircases precluded an extended visit, we enjoyed our day of speed-art. In particular, I loved hearing Sunboy’s and Flowergirl’s impressions of these masterpieces. How interesting the way a two-year old and a six-year old filter … More Art through the eyes of children
She is magical, especially at night She hugs with arms chubby with newness She is sweet broken phrases, insistent eyes She is tiny hands touching my face She is round eyes looking at me She presses her cheek to my lips for a kiss She rubs her nose gently to mine She giggles a game … More She is…
We have had some illnesses this year, some of them serious. It has been difficult for all of us, but on some level is just part of the adjustment to being a family of four. The larger the family, the more of everything there is, including more illnesses. I’ve been stretched by it, by the … More Heart Stretching
We went to an Irish festival. I grew up going to music festivals with my dad throughout the summer; bluegrass festivals were my favorite. My husband Orchid and I have many sweet memories of Irish music while we were dating. An Irish band from New York played at our wedding. When we heard there was an … More Flowergirl and the Dance
Today is Summer Solstice, the day when the Northern Hemisphere faces its closest star the longest. This means more time in the sunlight, and we took advantage of it. First, we went to the town beach. Amazingly, very few people were there. The kids immediately started playing in the sand. Flowergirl approached the water well-prepared. … More The Longest Play Day of the Year
Toddlers ravage their books. They devour them, quite literally. They tear their favorite page out of a book to keep with them always. It strikes me that part of socialization involves teaching children not to destroy books during a thrilling reading session but to cherish them. Holding a book gingerly like a loved one’s hand … More My Children’s Books
Some advice, please… My children love each other. They really do. The first time they met it was magic. They play together well considering their four-year age difference and are affectionate with each other. Sunboy was thrilled the first time that Flowergirl said that she loved him. Of course, these are not reasons why I … More Who Has Advice on Sibling Rivalry?
I hate to see my child cry, but I love holding my crying child. I can barely stand not to hold her while she is crying. When she is hurt I wish that I was hurt instead. I love being the magic that calms her as I kiss away her salty tears. I hate to … More All of Her
I’m watching my children play together. My children, together. The five-year old hides and the toddler seeks. Next, they take turns on a toddler sliding board. Flowergirl exclaims, “Wee! Wee!” while Sunboy positions himself so that she has no alternative but to slide into him. They look alike. This continues to amaze me as I … More Born and Met
Songs Of Kat 