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I Spy: 4 Bunnies

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Hey guys!  Today’s It’s a Dome Life’s post is all about me and my art!  I am very honored to be included in Lillian’s Examining the Creative Mind series.  I promised I had a zillion readers so head on over there and leave a comment, or two.  Pretty please?!  And while you are there check out her site!  She is a fun and entertaining writer of fiction and mom stuff who also happens to be a talented artist of fun watercolors and mixed media pieces!

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four bunnies

As we pulled into our driveway yesterday we say a bunny.  Then we saw another and another and ANOTHER!

hippity hop

They quickly hippity-hopped away as we got out of the car!

nine bunnies

Bunnies can be hard to spot because they blend in so well to the grass so I can’t be sure there wasn’t more!

Red Grass

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colorful grass

I wonder if there is any actual grass in our yard. Ever couple weeks my lawn becomes a different type of weed. It is even more obvious by comparison now that I have a patch of actual grass in the back corner that I planted last fall.  If I think about it I want to do something about it so I try not to think about it.  Plus it’s not the worst lawn in the neighborhood.   Continue reading →

Pages to Ponder

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Children of the Tipi Review & Giveaway

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During spring vacation we visited the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History. It is one of our favorite things to do. This time my kids especially enjoyed the shark exhibit! Me, I was humbled all over again by the poster that greets you. It quotes Dunford & O’Brien’s Secrets in the Sand…   Continue reading →

I Spy: Clocks

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dandelion clocks

I saw a neighbor’s lawn that was covered with dandelion seed thingies.

Confession time…  I don’t know the names for anything and always look them up.  These thingies are called blowballs or clocks.  So there you go.  This neighbor is either very sad to have a lawn like this or very happy if he likes to make wishes or likes dandelions in his salad.

I Spy: Light

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light

I love this series!  I am always seeing things while driving that I want to capture and share but it is usually not practical to pull over and snap a picture.  This morning I saw the bright sunlight turn a vine into a neon sign exaggerated by the woods in shadow behind.  So tacky Mr. Sun!

What have you seen lately?  Please share!

 

Calling all awesome moms!

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foster parenting

Have you ever considered foster parenting? Did you know that there is a shortage of quality foster homes and so many babies and children in need? I never even thought about it until now. After two weeks of foster parenting my step granddaughter, I am hooked and ready to do it again! Ever child needs to be nurtured and stimulated and sometimes parents just can’t.  I had some incorrect assumptions about it and wanted to share them in hopes of inspiring some of you awesome moms to consider foster parenting too!

  • I thought having home inspections would feel invasive but so far they really haven’t.  Turns out they are a great motivator to tidy up!
  • I thought our house would be too small with only two bedrooms but the crib fits in the kid’s room just fine and is actually nice and cozy!
  • I thought my own kids would have difficulty adjusting to this new little person in our home but my daughter has become a great mother’s helper and my son is learning how to interact with someone younger than him.

I did have a lot of fear.  It is a big responsibility.  What if something happened to her.  I chose to set that fear aside.  Fear is not a good enough reason to not do a good deed.  I really do believe it take a village and the feeling I have from helping and hopefully making a positive difference in this child’s life is wonderful but I also have to tell you that the compensation is great (at least here in Massachusetts)!  In addition to the monthly allowance the state also provides money for clothes and gifts.

If you have any questions please ask!

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