I have been drafting this post in my head for about a week now. I have just been so busy that every time I sit down to write at my computer, work keeps nagging me. So. Much. WORK. But I am forcing myself to write it now or I will forget and the moment will … Continue reading Rites of Passage and Pride
Noah
A Life Lesson
One of the things I love most about Noah's school is the philosophy of growth, independence and that kids can do anything. The kids school has a great climbing wall and all the kids learn the basics in kindergarten and beyond and then in 6th grade they learn to belay. It's a great thing-to learn … Continue reading A Life Lesson
72-Months-Old
Dear Noah, You turned six this past weekend. Six. SIX. It seems like such a big number. How is it possible that you already SIX? It still seems like just yesterday that your dad and I were in Ethiopia simply hoping that you would survive. That we would be able to love you for life. … Continue reading 72-Months-Old
His First Taste Of Awesome
Noah has wanted to learn to read for a long time, but was just not ready. I subscribe to the idea that when kids are ready, they will do things. I try very hard not to push them. We make lots of things available and when they want to write the alphabet they will. When … Continue reading His First Taste Of Awesome
Change
Noah is growing so fast. He can put together Legos for 7-14-year-olds with very little assistance aside from finding the elusive piece. He is very very impressed by this. He has all of a sudden stopped the daily tantrums and when a tantrum does occur it is usually because he feels like he failed at … Continue reading Change
