Posts by starling&diesel

Granite ... dropping in to offer some unsolicited advice:   The best thing we ever did was start living off of one income, back when we were preparing to get pregnant.  It was a big struggle to simplify and modify our...

Granite ... You can take an additional 10 weeks for medical leave, before and not including the 52 weeks.  That means you can take 62 weeks total. I can let you know how to do this, if you want to PM me, or email me through my...

About Canadian mat leave ... the value in it, as Carmen says, is the *time.*, rather than the income.  We pay ourselves for the privilege, and I'm thankful for it as an enforced way to make sure there is something there to pay...

OP:  I feel like you wrote the post I'll be writing in a few years.  Our 4yo has a lot of similar sleep needs.   Up until a month ago or so she was in bed with us and her little brother, all in a king.  But it got...

Quote: Originally Posted by prettyisa  Starling--how long have you been a mod? Do you ever listen to Josh Ritter? Every time I see your name I get his Snow is Gone song stuck in my head (which is lovely for...

OP: It sounds like you're taking some solid actions to reclaim your family's minimalist origins!  Good for you!   I just wanted to mention that I think children's play is like water; the source is endless, and it fills...

Carmen, I am *so thankful* for Canadian maternity leave!  It will be so lovely to be home with your littles for so long.   QOTD:   Me: all initial home set-up and then editing (I like to change things up and move...

It was SO COOL to meet you in real life, Ever!  And R is absolutely charming and was so sweet with H.  Sure, pile on into that little puddle jumper and make your way westward (with fuel stops it'd take you ages!).  H...

Wow, Sue.  WOW. G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S!!! I tweeted the link.  I hope that's okay.  I also tweeted the link to your FB page for Little Bird.  Looks lovely! We should do a giveaway on my blog!

Coco ... Moving is so much about upheaval and resettling and making a home out of a new space, all things that are big and important.  Add a new baby, and everything is intensified.  I absolutely recommend a charm....