Category Archives: Life

A Pink Hat

My heart is so full as I write this blog post…. What a wonderful weekend!  This past Saturday, January 21st,  I joined 6 friends and so many other brave souls as we marched in the Boston Women’s March for America.  We were … Continue reading

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The New Year and another Esme

Happy New Year to you!  I hope your holidays were merry and peaceful. I’ve been missing this space but have had my head down this fall, getting through four birthdays in my immediate family, three in my extended family and four holidays, … Continue reading

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Transitions

This month marks a transition for many people.  Summer is still hanging on but coming to an end.  Most kids are back in school.  Some nights it is pretty cool here in New England and many of our thoughts move … Continue reading

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August

Last night my girl had her first ‘official’ sleepover at our house.  It was thrilling for her and her dear little friend.  I don’t know what I was expecting but it was very easy and they had a blast.  There was … Continue reading

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Grateful.

This morning, like we do every July 4th, we scrambled out of bed, had a quick breakfast and raced to get dressed.  Breakfast dishes piled on the counter, beds unmade and we were out the door.  It has become a … Continue reading

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This skirt.

It’s beginning to be a busy couple of weeks with the end of school approaching.  By this time of year, I’m pretty burnt out with having a schedule and my children are too.  We are counting the weeks until school … Continue reading

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A book and a connection…

  I’m reading this wonderful book called Knitlandia: A Knitter Sees the World, by Clara Parkes.  I saw this book being mentioned here and there (everywhere) on Instagram and I went to the book store to find out what all … Continue reading

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Happy Spring!

Happy Spring to you!  I see little early spring flowers poking up and the weather is going to start getting warmer. Here in my house, we have been hit by the flu, or something like it.  Last week my daughter was … Continue reading

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What I’ve been up to….

A few weeks ago I bumped into a friend and we got to talking about museums and how we miss going to them.  I’m not talking about children’s museums. We discussed how challenging it can be to do this with our … Continue reading

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Applique and Independence

I love my children. I really do. I know that every mother says this! They are growing up so quickly, sometimes it feels like too quickly. Some days their behavior says otherwise but we are headed in the right direction. … Continue reading

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