A Growing Girl

My little girl is growing up way too fast. She started a new preschool today and will be attending 3 days a week. I guess I have 12 hours to become a little 'free range' myself!

Free Range ~ Baby Steps

What is "Free Range Kids?" Taken directly from the book that has deeply inspired me (even before I read it)...a common sense approach to parenting these overprotective times. AKA Independence Training!

Why free range your kids? Because the best way to keep our kids safe is to woldproof our children...keeping them safe even when we are not right next to them.

When to free range kids? When they show us THEY are ready, even though the parent may not be.

Grab the book, your favorite drink, and learn to let go!

Colin's Hope ~ 2011

The boys participated in their second triathlon this morning. Alex shaved off a few minutes from his time last year in the "rookie" category (25 meter swim, 1/2 mile bike, and 500 meter run) and Will moved up to a "junior" (swim 100 meters, bike 2.2 miles, and run 0.6 miles.)

This Texas heat did not make the race any easier but they were both very proud to cross the finish line!

Moving Up!

A perfect morning to end a perfect summer. An excited first grader and anxious second grader ready to start a new school year.