Size is not Important
by Jane on Thursday, 24th July 2008

I am short (5′2″).
My husband is short (5′4″).
Therefore, our children are short, and likely to stay that way.
There are a number of things that hubby and I have had to deal with because of our height~impaired status.
I am putting together a list today in order to help smooth the way through life for our unfortunate [...]

Blogging Prompt #3
by Jane on Wednesday, 23rd July 2008

Today, how about tripping on over to Google and taking a squizz at what comes up for a search on “boomerang”?
Okay, now choose the 131st result and read it.
If it’s unthinkably inappropriate for some reason, try the 113th or 311th result.
That’s your inspiration for today, get creative and go to it!

Edited to add: ~My apologies [...]

My Workspace is Littered with Body Parts
by Jane on Sunday, 20th July 2008

No, I haven’t taken up serial murder as my latest hobby.
Nor am I studying mutilation and dismemberment 101 at the local university.
We’re making paper dolls together this weekend, and the Kidz are loving it.
I suppose I could have also easily called this post “A paper doll to call my own”, but then people wouldn’t be [...]

Craft Round Up
by Jane on Saturday, 19th July 2008

I thought I’d do a list of some of the best craft posts that I’ve found over the past week.
Hope you are as inspired by them as I was…
Lusi at Fiskars Craft had a fantastic indoor treasure hunt with her 3 children, which would work well outside, too.
She and the kids created treasure maps and [...]

A Bump on a Log
by Jane on Friday, 18th July 2008

Time for more firewood.
Mr Bump insisted on climbing up to the top of the huge pile of firewood that we had delivered today.
I didn’t mind, but I was just worried about his little feet in those not~so~practical~but~ever~so~stylish sandals.
It’s either fashion or safety, and we chose fashion today.
Usually he wears socks with them, too.
Yep, Mr Bump [...]