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The Big White Farmhouse

intentional living, little by little

August 26, 2011

{home} A Peek into the Nursery

It’s seems so cliche to say that time flies.  And to be honest, I never really believed it until recently.  When it was just me and M, the days seemed to be so long.  Sweet little old ladies would encourage me to cherish this time because it goes by so fast.  And I would smile and nod politely, not truly believing them. 

But now, almost five years and two more babies later, I am here to tell you it’s true!  My oldest is almost five…five!  We are starting school and learning to read.  He is a big help and is crazy funny.  I look at him all the time and think, “Where did the time go?”  

D is looking older everyday.  He is talking in full, understandable sentences.  He loves to color and draw.  He wants to be a Super Hero when he grows up.  As I listen to his silly belly laughs, I think, “Where did the time go?”
 
And now my sweet baby J is growing like a weed, crawling and pulling himself up to stand.  Cruising around furniture and playing right along with the big boys.  Eating solid foods and “talking” to his DaDa.  I sit back and think, “Where did the time go?” 
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All of that mamma mumbo jumbo to say…I thought you might like to take a peek into our nursery!  I have recently added in a twin bed and am still looking for just the right bedding.  I also need to order that artwork that’s been sitting in my etsy cart for months now.  But that’s really what I love about my home…it’s always a work in progress.

Hope you and your family have a wonderful weekend!   

August 25, 2011

{etsy finds} Beautifully Classic Jewelry from Julie’s Adorabowls & Jewelry!



This week’s etsy find: Julie’s Adorabowls & Jewelry!  The jewelry in this shop is gorgeous – simple, feminine, and just plain lovely.  So hard to choose, but I think my favorite is the Row of Pearls Necklace.  It would make any mamma feel just a little fancy in her spit-up stained t-shirt and jeans!

1.  Large Gold Teardrop Earrings
2.  Pearl Earrings
3. Sterling Silver Sparrow & Coin Pearl Necklace 
4.  Sterling Silver Heart Necklace
5. Freshwater Pearl Bracelet
6. Garnet Glass Drop Earrings
7.  Aqua Chalcedony, Pearl, and Initial Gold Necklace
8. Row of White Pearl Necklace

I’m going to be bookmarking her shop for future gifts…and definitely a little something for myself too!  Shop here.

August 24, 2011

{chit chat} A Call for Book Recommendations

First of all, yesterday we experienced our first EARTHQUAKE!  The epicenter was only miles from our home, so it was quite intense.  Thankfully, we are all okay and nothing was broken.  But wow!  What a crazy day!
Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back
Anyway.  So I need your help.  I am stuck in a book rut, which stinks because earlier this year, I was on a reading roll!  I was devouring book after book, stealing minutes here and there throughout the day to read a few pages.  “Hold on boys, Mamma’s gotta finish her chapter!”

I read The Forgotten Garden, Honeymoon with my Brother, The Middle Place, and The Help, all of which I recommend.  But then…I just couldn’t get into another book.  Nothing kept my attention.  So I gave up.  And I haven’t picked up a book in over a month!          

But last weekend, I was visiting my parents and brought back Heaven is for Real.  So far, it’s an easy read and I’m stealing those little moments throughout the day to grab a few pages again.  So I need your help!  Help me stay on a reading roll!  What are some of your favorite books?  What have you read recently that you loved?  Please, please, please leave me some ideas in the comments!  

August 23, 2011

{read along} Mitten Strings for God: Stories

Mitten Strings for God: Reflections for Mothers in a Hurry
“My children wanted stories…real stories, stories they could taste and feel and see, stories that would challenge their imaginations, scare them silly, make them laugh, and yet resassure them of the rightness and order of all creation.” – page 69

I’m not a very good story teller.  I can’t seem to think on the fly, my plots are lame, and the witty punch lines are often lost of my preschool crowd.  But the crazy thing is, my boys still love it.

My latest (and most popular) “series” started after telling some great childhood stories of the tricks and good natured teasing between my siblings.  The boys couldn’t get enough.  So the “I’ll get you next time!” series was born.  Here’s the gist of one:

Once upon a time, there were two brothers.  The older brother wanted to play a game with the little brother, so he went to look for him.  He searched high and low, but couldn’t find him anywhere!  “Brother!  Brother!” he called, but there was no answer.  Tired from all his walking, he sat on his bed to rest.  Just then, his little brother JUMPED out of the closet and yelled, “SURPRISE!”  He scared his big brother silly!  The big brother wagged his finger and said….”I’ll get you next time!”

Super simple, but the boys love them.  And ask for more.  And more and more and more (you know how little ones are). 

In the end, the best part of story time is that I can actually see the bonds between my boys strengthening.  In the stories, they may tease each other and get in crazy predicaments, but they are a team.  Best friends.  Buddies who love and would do anything for each other. 

All because of a story told by their silly ol’ Mamma. 

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