All Boyds, all the time.
We had a lot of fun this spring studying Beatrix Potter’s classic, _The Tale of Peter Rabbit_. Take a peek at some of our activities using a curriculum pattern called “Five in a Row.” Continue reading “Homeschooling with Peter Rabbit and Five in a Row“
We couldn’t find a local bakery to help us sample the currant buns Peter Rabbit’s mother buys, so we made our own. Continue reading “Peter Rabbit’s Currant Buns”
Our first year of homeschooling has drawn to a close. How did we do? The short answer: We had a fabulous year! Continue reading “The best things we did our first year homeschooling”
In our house, Rosie and Lucy have one birthday party together. Not only does it help promote sisterly affection, but it’s fun, too! Continue reading “Two girls, one party”
Dear Lucy and Rosie,
With this week’s first real Chicago snow of 2012, I cant help thinking back to last year’s Groundhog Day Blizzard. Here are some of our memories (and favorite photos) from that historic storm that I hope you girls will remember happily. Continue reading “The epic snow of 2011”
This is the recipe for the Boyds’ very favorite granola in the whole wide world. Continue reading “The best granola”
Two-thousand-eleven was a big year, wasn’t it? (Arab Spring, anyone?) Although we can’t necessarily lay claim to events of historic import, the Boyds’ house has seen a fair amount of action itself, though we haven’t always covered it at the time. Here’s our Year-in-Review Edition. Continue reading “The Boyds’ 2011 year in review”
This is perhaps one of the only instances I have experienced where earnest, soft-hearted empathy went a bit too far. The good news is that Lucy really is getting the hang of it. Continue reading “When empathy goes too far”
This summer, I discovered that I am seriously crazy for homemade ice cream. Continue reading “Roasted cinnamon ice cream”
Rosie and Lucy on April 13, 2011. Continue reading “Nuts”