Category Archives: Holidays
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Conversations with Eli…and a few other kids: Mother’s Day Surveys
13May 13, 2013 by mamacravings
My favorite part of Mother’s Day is hearing it from the kids’ perspective. Nothing gets me giggling and oohing and …
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A Letter to my Curly Headed Valentine
26February 13, 2013 by mamacravings
To my curly headed Valentine, Of all the adventures we have had with living room tents, backyard sword fights and …
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The Polar Express: A Journey of Eli’s First Train Ride
8January 7, 2013 by mamacravings
Trains fascinate my little boy, as they do with most. He loves to “chugga chugga” from deep in his chest …
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A List of Thanks
22November 26, 2012 by mamacravings
Even though Thanksgiving has passed, I wanted to take a moment and share a few things in which I am …
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2 Parents +1 Grandparent+ 2 kids+ 1 stroller+ trunk full of luggage = Family Vacation
8June 20, 2012 by mamacravings
The road trip. It is cramped, long and full of off-key singing. Last year was Eli’s very first road trip. …
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The Day I Became His Mother
46May 13, 2012 by mamacravings
The room was hurried. Nurses scurried. Doctors checked. Family celebrated. But I sat still. I wanted to soak in every …
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Being Still: Lessons Learned from a Family Weekend
16May 9, 2012 by mamacravings
Our world is focused on ladders. There is the career ladder, the social ladder, the ranking of your little one’s …
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I Crave Non-Candy Fillers for our Easter Eggs
19April 7, 2012 by mamacravings
Whether your family is no-candy, sometimes-candy or just wants a break from the candy, here are some great Easter egg …
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