When the expected becomes a blessing

Catalina has never quite been a willing napper, and she usually has a non-nap day every week or two.  Last week she went on a mini-strike for three days in a row, even convincing Lucy (who will sleep til the cows come home) to strike with her for an afternoon. It wasn't a huge deal, …

Winter rhythms

I've been forced by snow & sickness lately to lean into our more home-centered winter routine. Most of the year we're outside a lot of the day, and it's been a challenge to keep Lucy & Catalina occupied without fighting or (much) TV for the extra hours we're inside. We've had bouts of cabin fever for …