Archive for December, 2008
Look here, you stinky oat!
Posted by: | CommentsWhere do I even start with this one? How about from the “mouths of babes” or, in this case, my silly four-year-old son. I think it’s a rather clever term, but then again I’m the boy’s goofy mother. 
At some point during this week, calling someone a stinky oat has become an insult of silly proportions. It’s followed by peals of laughter and, of course, repetitive nonsensical name-calling.
(It does come in handy for me to use as a distraction when their blood sugar is dropping and no snacks are in sight; however, I can’t whip it out any old time. It has be stealthy and unexpected….)
In pouring through our pantry this week Read More→
Little+active+outside = healthy kids
Posted by: | CommentsAs the weather is growing more gray. bitter and cold, I am reminded of the lush, green abundance of late summer.
Part of family fitness is maintaining my own edible garden during the growing season. When kids get an interest in how our food grows, then they are more understanding and willing to eat healthier.
Nothing works as well to interests the kids’ in plant life as watching mom dig around and being able to help themselves with planting seeds, watching the produce and, of course, sneaking a few sprigs of chives into their mouths.
Here’s my youngest in the late spring feeling his way around a garden box.
So as winter takes its hold on our climate, I send you a reminder of the glories of summer and hope that Read More→
