Frontier Dreams: Less is more

Monday, February 6, 2012

Less is more

Less words, more pictures this time around. My head is pounding, Baby L decided he no longer needs sleep and my cats are all on my naughty list...

Parent meeting followed by a Simplicity Parenting workshop. (love!) Kim John Payne is coming back to our school again next year. I missed the big lecture last time he was here due to a certain little baby boy being born...

Baby L is up to his funny antics, again. You would think he was raised by dogs looking at these pictures. (Or maybe he thinks his needlefelted cookies are real?) I suppose he chose 'puppy' as his first baby sign for a reason.

K being 'popcorn'

K and C making lunch

My girlies received these craft kitsfor Christmas. While they were not something I would have picked, (Oh the little pieces everywhere) they are truly enjoying them and I am getting dishes done. (I am not so into 'kits' or crafts that come with instructions. I generally like to let their imagination guide them with objects found in nature and around the home)It's nice to just give in sometimes.

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thiscosylife 81p · 686 weeks ago

Those pics of L made me laugh out loud! He's getting so big!

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eidolons · 686 weeks ago

"Baby L decided he no longer needs sleep and my cats are all on my naughty list..."

Change that from Baby L to the Beast, and I could have written this! I love this Less is More post. Beautiful, as always. (:

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FrontierDreams 111p · 685 weeks ago

Oh goodness! Wishing you easier going days, too!!

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Elizabeth · 686 weeks ago

Such joy seen in your photos. Thanks for sharing your "foodies"

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Marina · 686 weeks ago

Oh love, love, love these photos! You seriously have some beautiful kids! Love K being popcorn! I need a poster size of that! My boys got craft kits over the holidays and I'm still finding stickers and glitter everywhere!
Love you and hope to chat soon!

Less than 3 gajillion!
Marina

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FrontierDreams 111p · 685 weeks ago

<3 <3

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beccathorn7 58p · 686 weeks ago

LOVE the wool cookie in the mouth! Too cute!

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Woodland Woolens · 686 weeks ago

Beautiful! And wonderful mama! Oh I hear you on the nap thing.... big sigh..... and bigger hug! How old is baby L now? almost one? My little baby is 14mo and he finally gave up his second nap. I am having a hard time adjusting in a major way. He only naps now for an hour, my three old doesn't nap and my 5 year old certianly doesn't either. NOW I have a new baby joining us in a few weeks and I'm at a total loss as to how I can deal with the lack of sleep! Sooooo..... Just do what you can to get by, and maintain your sanity.

It will get better for both of us!

Blessings,
Samantha (Woodland Woolens)

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FrontierDreams 111p · 685 weeks ago

Baby L is sitll taking one nap a day (only about 30 mins to an hour) but he has been having issues sleeping at night lately. He'll be one next Sunday (eeek!) Sending your family some sleepy vibes!

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Jessica · 686 weeks ago

Beautiful pics! So sorry to hear that L has given up sleep....hope he comes back to it soon!
Kim John Payne spoke at our local waldorf school last year and I didn't know about it until after the fact. I would love to hear him.

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FrontierDreams 111p · 685 weeks ago

He is really amazing. You can hear some of his lectures on cd, too.

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Songbird Mama · 686 weeks ago

I loved attending Kim John Payne's lecture at our school last year. It was amazing! Question for you: where did you get that great shelf hanging next to the kid's kitchen? We don't have the built on shelf for ours, and I"ve been looking for just the thing for our son to stack his groceries, spices, etc.

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FrontierDreams 111p · 685 weeks ago

I actually found it at a thrift store back in Virginia. It works perfect for the girls.

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Lacey · 686 weeks ago

Less is MORE!! yes.

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Jennifer · 686 weeks ago

Lovely pictures as usual. I agree about the craft kits, but some of my family that don't really understand our ways, but respect our wishes enough to at least try, often get my boys little wooden built it your self kits. They love them and they are great for those moments when you have to, oh I don't know say, cook supper! They love to paint all the little pieces and then glue it all together. And sometimes I think they get a kick out of following instructions or at least imitating what is on the box. they never do that, so they like the novelty of it. No harm done.
As for no sleeping babies, I am there with you, only my baby is 2.5!! A message to babies everywhere...please sleep, your Mama's are such nicer people when you do! Hope things get better for you and have a lovely week!

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FrontierDreams 111p · 685 weeks ago

It sounds like we may have a couple of the same family members ;) But you are right - I am getting dinner done and they are happy with the novelty of it all.
Sending sleepy baby vibes your way, too!

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Kim · 686 weeks ago

Wow, how awesome that Kim John Payne is coming to your school again, I would love to hear him speak...one day, I hope.

And I totally agree less is more!!!!

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Shana · 685 weeks ago

Less is more. Words of wisdom.

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kermofutah 13p · 685 weeks ago

The "cookie" is awesome.

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Aimee · 684 weeks ago

I'm local to you and wondering when the lecture will be. I'm hoping to sign up for one! Thanks!

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