Lily’s view :: Goodnight Lily

by eringoodman on February 2, 2012

in lily's view, nurturing creativity

Every night I go to bed at 7 o’clock.

Papa tucks me in and says “Goodnight, my sweet Lily.”

My favorite thing to do before bed is color.

Usually I don’t think I am very tired…

but I always fall fast asleep.

And when I do I dream about my pets.

In the morning I wake up rested and ready for a fun day.

But then when the clock says 7:00 p.m. I know it’s time for bed again.

“Goodnight my sweet Lily,” my Papa says.

A Note from Lily: I made this book using a fill-in-the-blank story in Mouse Cookies & More.

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We are a Waldorf-inspired, life-learning family supplementing our experiences with public school. In other words, we’re following our hearts, making it up as we go and doing our best to meet everyone’s needs. Our daughter Lily (7) needs to create art; I’m thrilled to share this space with her on Thursdays.

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sunday still life :: at the arcade

by eringoodman on January 29, 2012

in family fun, family+career

Sunday Still Life is an evolving photography project; an weekly invitation to pause the busy of our days, to re-center and celebrate the beauty and depth of life. If you are inspired to join in, please leave a link in the comments.

They know I have a lot of computer work to do this weekend and that Papa is their go-to guy.

They understand how important this program is to me, and to our family.

And yet, I am still their Mama.

And taking a break to go out to lunch and hit the arcade with them was the perfect way to spend this Sunday afternoon.

(Even though it might make for an extra late night tonight.)

 

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{ breathing space } quiet

by eringoodman on January 27, 2012

in breathing space, nature


(Go here if you can’t see the video.)

Tomorrow: Live Facebook Chat with Nicola Alesandrini.

Sunday: Family Re-Charge Welcome Week kick-off.

Today: Quiet. (Amateur videographer-style.)

Inhale. Exhale.

Ahhhh…

~ Erin

Peace, friends.

 

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it’s about peace

by eringoodman on January 26, 2012

in events, lily's view, living our dreams

If you visit this space regularly you know that on Thursdays I usually turn the blogging reins over to my daughter Lily.

This week, however, as I settle back in from Yoga4Classrooms training and count down to The 10-Day Family Re-Charge (a.k.a. my first online program!!), I was planning to tell my sweet girl that I needed to hold off on sharing her art this week.

And then Lily showed me what she had created.

I’m pretty sure I gasped a little as she handed it to me.

As I write this there are over 100 people — parents, aunties and grandparents — signed up to spend the first part of February Re-Charging with their families.

And I’m finding myself totally in awe of this whole process, which less than a month ago was just a “Wouldn’t it be nice…” idea dancing around in my heart, as I receive registrations from people as far away as Australia and New Zealand.

Lily’s drawing reminded me just how connected we all are and what this work I am called to do is all about.

And so, without further ado, I present to you the Contributor Line-up for The 10-Day Family Re-Charge, which begins February 4.

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Allison Abramson, Simplicity Parenting Group Leader

David Sewell McCann, Sparkle Stories

Eileen Straiton, Little Acorn Learning

Hannah Marcotti, Mama Space and Mama Coach Circle

Jamie Glowacki, Oh Crap Potty Training and Gal Time

Jeanine Silversmith, Rhode Island Families in Nature

Jen Lashua, Love & Tea Company and J. Lashua Art

Kara Fleck, Simple Kids and Rockin’ Granola

Kelly Dahl, Perched to Fly and Sparrow Magazine

Suzy Hawbaker, Hip Mountain Mama and One Small Change

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How about you? Will YOU be Re-Charging with us?

Registration closes Tuesday, January 31.


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… podcast … PTO … away i go …

by eringoodman on January 19, 2012

in announcements, living our dreams

Podcast

I am so excited to share this month’s Behind the Blog podcast with you.

And of course a little nervous (which is why I stopped yesterday to take a breath, give myself a little pep talk and snap this self portrait).

Nicola and I had such fun recording it (our first time talking on the phone together) and when I went back in to edit, I barely needed to touch a thing. It all flowed together so nicely.

Nicola is beautiful in every way and I loved creating this show with her.

Behind the Blog :: Episode Three

We’re chatting about when we might meet up on facebook for some post-podcast connection. It won’t be this weekend (see below) but sometime soon.

How are you all feeling about these little facebook chats? Do you like them?

It’s taking some getting used to for me, but I’m really enjoying the positive conversation and connections that are being made (and I am learning SO much from all of you)!!

PTO

I’ve spent the last few weeks organizing my first PTO event at Lily’s school. (And getting to know this copier quite well.)

Oh my goodness. I had NO idea what was involved in organizing all these lovely family events that we attend throughout the school year. I think I’ve created more spreadsheets in the past two weeks than I have in my entire 37 1/2 years.

On a very positive note, I have been joyfully overwhelmed by the generosity of the small (and large) businesses and families in our community. Even in tough economic times, our calls for donations have been met with much kindness and enthusiasm.

Away I go

I’m hitting the road (ummm…very soon, really need to start packing).

Heading back to New Hampshire this weekend for my next round of Yoga 4 Classrooms training.

I can’t even begin to tell you how much I am loving this experience of taking the practice of yoga, which I have been studying in various forms for the past 10 years, and translating it into a language that it easy for students to understand and practical to use in today’s public school classrooms.

Very (very!!) excited for this next step in my yoga teaching journey.

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I’ll be back next week to share a peek at some of the wonderful folks who will be contributing to the 10-Day Family Re-Charge, which begins on Saturday Feb. 4 (not Wednesday as I wrote in my welcome letter – oops!).

Hope you have a great weekend.

Peace, friends.

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