Tag Archives: children

A Tradition of Tea

Posted on January 9, 2012 by brushedwithmystery

A vase with fresh tulips are on the dining table, and the blue willow tea pot with matching sugar  and milk sit patently waiting to be used. Morgan has chosen the red tea cup found in the cupboard, while I … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day: Not Always What You Expect…

Posted on February 16, 2011 by brushedwithmystery

Valentine’s Day:  I woke my little girl up with the question, “Who is your Valentine?”  Having prompted her days in advance that I might be her Valentine, I assumed that she would sweetly say “you are mommy!” Her response was … Continue reading →

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What Children Teach…

Posted on January 26, 2011 by brushedwithmystery

Find the joy in each moment…. And create …..

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What Were they Reading to their Children?!

Posted on January 5, 2011 by brushedwithmystery

I found an interesting little book in one of my gran’s trunks.  Her father gave it to her when she was a little girl.  It was printed in what looks to be 1897. After some research, I have found that … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Placement

Posted on October 14, 2010 by brushedwithmystery

I had an epiphany this weekend.  It was something I might have read from Malcolm Gladwell- the importance  of placement.  Let me explain. My little girl is an only child.  She likes to dress up, draw, paint, and watch movies.  … Continue reading →

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