Denise Fleming: Barnyard Banter
My little one insists on reading this book 92 times a day. From first thing in the morning.
If You See a Fairy Ring: A Rich Treasury of Classic Fairy Poems
Kenneth Grahame: The Wind in the Willows: 75th Anniversary Edition
Carol Petrash: Earthways: Simple Environmental Activities for Young Children
Becky A. Bailey: Easy to Love, Difficult to Discipline: The 7 Basic Skills for Turning Conflict into Cooperation
I normally don't go for these "how-to" parenting books. But this one has been so very useful to me. It's about self-discipline rather than strategies for disciplining children. It has been helpful to me as I've worked on conquering my own depression.
Jon & Myla Kabat-Zinn: Everyday Blessings: The Inner Work of Mindful Parenting
Martha Stewart Living Magazine: Everyday Food: Great Food Fast (Vintage)
Sharifa Oppenheimer: Heaven on Earth: A Handbook for Parents of Young Children
Lullabies and Poems for Children (Everyman's Library Pocket Poets)
Eugene Schwartz: Millennial Child : Transforming Education in the Twenty-First Century
Katrina Kenison: Mitten Strings for God: Reflections for Mothers in a Hurry
This is probably my favorite book of all time; I seem to have needed to re-read it at least once or twice a year, ever since Elle was just a couple months old.
Peggy O'Mara: Natural Family Living: The Mothering Magazine Guide to Parenting
Louisa Harding: Natural Knits for Babies and Moms: Beautiful Designs Using Organic Yarns
Elsa Beskow: Peter in Blueberry Land (Mini Edition)
Elsa Beskow is our overall favorite children's book author/illustrator, and Elle says that this is her favorite Elsa Beskow book.
Francesca DenHartog: Sew What! Skirts: 16 Simple Styles You Can Make with Fabulous Fabrics
Stephanie Cooper: The Children's Year: Crafts & Clothes for Children and Parents to Make
William Shakespeare: The Norton Shakespeare: Based on the Oxford Edition
Carolyn Lesser: What a Wonderful Day to be a Cow (Dragonfly Books)
Dianna Hutts Aston: When You Were Born
Really, nothing could be more beautiful.
Swimming? Wow! I despise swimming and actually don't even own a bathing suit :) But...I will go swimming in a lake. No oceans or pools for me though.
Posted by: Bluebirdbaby | Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 06:39 PM
so much to say here. number one. excellent green! number two. you had the camera in the pool!? number three. did you have to go outside in your swimsuits!? i don't think i can wait until next week for the details!
(and i know i owe you an email. it's coming.)
Posted by: emily | Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 07:47 PM
Oh my gosh! That sounds terrible...hold to your promise. I want to hear more about it soon.
Posted by: Emily | Friday, March 07, 2008 at 07:25 PM
i'm cold just thinking about it!
Posted by: erin | Friday, March 07, 2008 at 07:28 PM
how lovely, just found another red (curly I hope!) head grace! I'm a wee bit older though as nearing mid thirties!! will visit again as it's a fab blog (name I was going to choose for mine!!!) xx
Posted by: grace | Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 07:44 AM
just reading some more, i love the books and films you do and love messing about in a creative way too, got a just 6 yr old girl too.......spooky! but I'm english so bit different too x
Posted by: grace | Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 07:48 AM
I hope you're all healthy and didn't catch a cold because of your adventure. Have a great weekend.
Posted by: Julia | Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 03:25 PM
Fun to see all the different ways people are finding "green"!
Posted by: Kirsten | Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 08:52 PM
i really enjoy your blog...
that's all, i'll be quiet now.
Posted by: liziedoo | Monday, March 10, 2008 at 09:21 AM