tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post3696742540249201700..comments2024-02-02T22:31:03.045-08:00Comments on Mt. Hope Chronicles: Childhood EssentialsHeidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878817427434603915noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-46985641827003925992008-08-20T20:36:00.000-07:002008-08-20T20:36:00.000-07:00First of all, what lovely photos. My favorite is t...First of all, what lovely photos. My favorite is the one with chubby baby fingers on the piano keys. <BR/><BR/>My list is fairly similar, though I do live in a tropical country (originally from Canada, though!), so my kids might not build many snowmen. For me, traveling with them is a huge priority and so is opening as many avenues to learning as possible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-24792250813330267972008-08-18T14:08:00.000-07:002008-08-18T14:08:00.000-07:00Lanny~ Nowhere special. Taking a break and sitting...Lanny~ Nowhere special. Taking a break and sitting around being lazy. :)<BR/><BR/>KS~ I've never posted my cookie recipe because it isn't very original. Maybe I'll have to post it anyway because I think they're yummy!<BR/><BR/>Proudgrits~ Love your project! I like the idea of using as part of a trio.<BR/><BR/>If anyone posts a list of their childhood essentials, I'd love to link to it, so let me know!Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05878817427434603915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-16467983781820192212008-08-17T20:03:00.000-07:002008-08-17T20:03:00.000-07:00I did your circles project...see it here! :)http:/...I did your circles project...see it here! :)<BR/><BR/>http://proudgrits.blogspot.com/2008/08/ta-daaaaaaah.htmlTabithahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08138538420842925505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-7498112780147622422008-08-17T12:18:00.000-07:002008-08-17T12:18:00.000-07:00Hi! I came over via SimpleMom. I really enjoyed ...Hi! I came over via SimpleMom. I really enjoyed this post(the pics are great, too!). My husband and I are always trying to take advantage of those simple moments in life with our kiddos to make those forever memories.Lora @ my blessed lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05579408092425311320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-24821650045107359332008-08-16T19:14:00.000-07:002008-08-16T19:14:00.000-07:00LOVED this post! My biggest goal for our family t...LOVED this post! My biggest goal for our family this school year is to just enjoy one another! I am learning what it means to be a playful parent!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-82443206332043281732008-08-16T18:06:00.000-07:002008-08-16T18:06:00.000-07:00You know, every now and then something hits you to...You know, every now and then something hits you to the core. Deliberate Parenting.....I have never heard of the term, but it's my new favorite. Thank you!<BR/>Love the list.....off to make my own.Kim -today's creative bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09001213765646946143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-7316758392976391772008-08-16T10:58:00.000-07:002008-08-16T10:58:00.000-07:00Every time I visit your blog I leave feeling more ...Every time I visit your blog I leave feeling more peaceful. That's some accomplishment for a mother of small boys! This post, especially, is lovely.Kendra Fletcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11762184032404428343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-88978188346665895192008-08-16T08:55:00.000-07:002008-08-16T08:55:00.000-07:00I love your post and always enjoy your beautiful p...I love your post and always enjoy your beautiful pictures.Beth@Pages of Our Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09775616455734715418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-29226412701606599932008-08-16T07:34:00.000-07:002008-08-16T07:34:00.000-07:00Seeing an old Disneyland ticket book makes me feel...Seeing an old Disneyland ticket book makes me feel nostalgic. In addition to the things on your list, church (Sunday school, choir, camp) was a major childhood essential for my sister and me.<BR/><BR/>I have to ask, is your cookie recipe posted? : )<BR/><BR/>KSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-46366849844603301652008-08-16T04:50:00.000-07:002008-08-16T04:50:00.000-07:00Did I miss something! where are you! ...Did I miss something! where are you!<BR/><BR/> LaNnYSimply Me...https://www.blogger.com/profile/11514372971316140724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-39458950938869428912008-08-15T19:09:00.000-07:002008-08-15T19:09:00.000-07:00Lovely post!! I enjoyed your thoughts and your pho...Lovely post!! I enjoyed your thoughts and your photos. Your blog is one of my favorites. All the best!<BR/>Stacy :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-14384777726278112922008-08-15T04:29:00.000-07:002008-08-15T04:29:00.000-07:00Hi HeidiChildhood essentials - I love it!What a sp...Hi Heidi<BR/><BR/>Childhood essentials - I love it!<BR/>What a splendid record for you and your boys. There are so many things on your list that we also provide for our children. <BR/><BR/>We think an appreciation of the environment and its beauty is crucial. Together, we enjoy exploring the great outdoors. <BR/><BR/>Reading - we spend a great deal of time reading and using books as stimulus for other activities, whether it be a craft activity, dress up, or a music / dance based activity.<BR/><BR/>For us, it's all about imagination and creativity. <BR/><BR/>Thank you so much for this beautiful post and sharing your stunning photography. It was a joy to read.<BR/><BR/>Love<BR/>EliseElisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01736379272589983153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-45957339770473437582008-08-14T18:20:00.000-07:002008-08-14T18:20:00.000-07:00Anonymous~ I am so sorry that you've struggled wit...Anonymous~ I am so sorry that you've struggled with memories of your childhood. I can't even imagine coming from that place. I do not know how I would turn that around to make a childhood full of wonderful memories for my own kids. Prayers for you today.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05878817427434603915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-39756613789427743822008-08-14T12:56:00.000-07:002008-08-14T12:56:00.000-07:00Sorry but this kind of post hurts... What do you d...Sorry but this kind of post hurts... What do you do when your dad was violent and abusive. When the only way to give such a childhood to your own children is to try to forget that you too were a child once...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-58955857592707323042008-08-12T19:44:00.000-07:002008-08-12T19:44:00.000-07:00Heidi - I love how thoughtful you are. It is way ...Heidi - I love how thoughtful you are. It is way too late at night for me to fully respond but let me reflect and get back to you because I LOVE the topic:).Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07883134785413980728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-71850483827337964802008-08-12T17:28:00.000-07:002008-08-12T17:28:00.000-07:00Love the list! For my boy ya gotta have baseball....Love the list! For my boy ya gotta have baseball...the wiffle ball field in the backyard...a bat and ball is all he needs! The man and I were just reminiscing last night about how when we were kids we could ride our bikes across town to the town pool or Grandma's house and no one worried about you til' dinner time..one of the things I can't re-create for my kids...a different world.toomanyhatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16360736509808608088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-74013325067242261742008-08-12T15:27:00.000-07:002008-08-12T15:27:00.000-07:00Tabitha~ Thanks, yes, glue stick, yes, and yes, LO...Tabitha~ Thanks, yes, glue stick, yes, and yes, LOL! ;-) Thanks for visiting today, and for the kind words! Love your blog name (Roots and Wings). I contemplated using that one for our homeschool name. :) Thanks for contributing to the childhood essentials list!Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05878817427434603915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-64493239258548314302008-08-12T15:09:00.000-07:002008-08-12T15:09:00.000-07:00Sorry to be such a pill...but may I add you to my ...Sorry to be such a pill...but may I add you to my blog list/roll?? The more I poke around here, the more I like what I see! :)<BR/>-Tabitha<BR/>Roots & WingsTabithahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08138538420842925505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-1115752010062326752008-08-12T15:06:00.000-07:002008-08-12T15:06:00.000-07:00OK, I read your current post and have to give anot...OK, I read your current post and have to give another "wow." I have SO many wonderful memories--crafting with the ladies in the family, trips to the beach and lake (I grew up in Florida), slumber parties, shopping (sooo much shopping), Disney, youth group trips, living on a farm...and, YES, I want my son to experience them!! We're WAY too "city" for my taste (Phoenix, AZ suburb)--and once we're out of debt, we'd love to move rural. City life does have its advantages but kids appreciate very few of them!! <BR/>I love your list...reading, games, outside time...aaaaahhh, childhood!!!Tabithahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08138538420842925505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-52502812625579887232008-08-12T15:01:00.000-07:002008-08-12T15:01:00.000-07:00Woooooow. Your blog is beautiful!! And so is your ...Woooooow. Your blog is beautiful!! And so is your home!! I found you through a Google search on using scrapbooking paper as art and stumbled upon your "Slight Change in Scenery" post with the circles. Di you know that could happen??? :)<BR/>I love it and I've got a painted canvas and my favorite paper waiting for me!! BUT--what did you use to adhere the paper???? <BR/>So glad I found you--have a swell day!<BR/>-Tabitha<BR/>Roots & Wings<BR/>www.proudgrits.blogspot.com<BR/>P.S. When I complete my project, may I link to your post and give you credit??Tabithahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08138538420842925505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-19426254339483445132008-08-11T18:35:00.000-07:002008-08-11T18:35:00.000-07:00Oh...your list mimics ours this summer. It's the s...Oh...your list mimics ours this summer. It's the simple things that are the BIG things...love it!Jen - Balancing Beauty and Bedlamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09152743288585898776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-88793043604492086822008-08-11T16:04:00.000-07:002008-08-11T16:04:00.000-07:00My kids favorites are Magnetix and Little People. ...My kids favorites are Magnetix and Little People. My favorites as a kid were Little People and Tinker Toys. I would use Dr. Seuss books for houses and make furniture out of blocks and Tinker Toys.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-64028336061832947962008-08-11T09:27:00.000-07:002008-08-11T09:27:00.000-07:00Thanks for chiming in ladies!Anonymous~ Luke is pl...Thanks for chiming in ladies!<BR/><BR/>Anonymous~ Luke is playing Rush Hour Jr. It is our absolute favorite game. It says for ages 6-8, but Luke (4) can set up his own board and do the beginner cards and some of the intermediate. The advanced and expert cards are fun for Russ and myself, so it makes a game that we can all play (except for the 2 yo :)).Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05878817427434603915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-71683524498722063812008-08-11T09:26:00.000-07:002008-08-11T09:26:00.000-07:00My great-grandmother left us a big box full of woo...My great-grandmother left us a big box full of wooden spools (she saved them as she used up thread--Great Depression era--she saved everything) and we played for HOURS (you played with us, Heidi!) and hours and hours making houses and roads and mixed in with our Legos. I inherited her sewing box (with thread on wooden spools) and always look for old wooden spools of thread at garage sales) because I will pass that tradition on!Trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04688069372756264007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750282299627894194.post-16796006092356482792008-08-11T08:43:00.000-07:002008-08-11T08:43:00.000-07:00I love your list, I can see a board book for new m...I love your list, I can see a board book for new moms containing your list of pictures "A Day In The Life Of Boys" The carrot on e is my favorite!!!<BR/><BR/>We grew up near Disneyland so it was a regular thing for us, always special of course. My husband and I were both fortunate to grow up spending a bunch of time in nature, near ocean and mountains with snow, so we both felt that was something important for raising our children. Have to be able to be close enough to go to the beach and back in a day and live wear it snows! There is nothing like waking up Christmas morning to snow!!! I could replicate so many of the pictures you took, the bikes sprawled out along the long dirt driveway, arm fulls of homegrown goodness. One thing I didn't see any pictures of but know you do is picking fresh berries, that is a favorite of ours! We have some close to the house, but love to drive to the river and pick black berries along the river. We love canning and making jam and syrup too, the kids help as much as they safely can. I think we are a lot a like in that the real life experiences are the ones we want them to have such wonderful memories of and want them to want to do with their own children someday! Living in Oregon is such a great place to get to do all these things!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com