I’m pretty sure I believe in the value of reading to children. Inspire their imagination, stretch their attention span, expand their vocabulary, teach them etiquette, blah, blah, blah. For many months now, we’ve read 2 books just before bedtime- 1 chosen by Isla and 1 chosen by Asher. I’ve (sometimes not so) patiently led them … Continue reading
We discovered The Wonder Museum, located within the zoo, last year when we arrived to Okinawa. Indoors, child-centered, air-conditioned. We got season passes, of course. But then The Wonder Museum closed… for months. A large sign explaining the situation was proudly displayed in front of our beloved, 3-story, round building… in Japanese. I could ascertain … Continue reading
This past weekend, it rained and rained and rained. So of course we built a fort! We’ve built little forts before, throwing a blanket from the couch to the coffee table. But this fort was the real deal. We moved the coffee table out of the living room, and brought in our 2 ikea circus … Continue reading
After months of a laid back summer schedule, we all struggled a bit to get out the door on time for preschool this morning. But we made it. Isla, characteristically, wavered back and forth between excitement and sadness. I think I’m doing the same, also characteristically. Her dress today was a true group project. It … Continue reading
Keeping up with the Rosses 