We had a super chill day today.  We slept until 10, hung out in our pajamas until noon and when my sister arrived for a visit we went out for lunch. The rest of our day was spent at the playground and laying around a grassy park by the water.   It kind of felt [...]

Welcome to the Spank Out Day 2012 Carnival This post was written for inclusion in the Second Annual Spank Out Day Carnival hosted by Zoie at TouchstoneZ. Spank Out Day was created by The Center for Effective Discipline to give attention to the need to end corporal punishment of children and to promote non-violent ways [...]

In the midst of Central Park we experienced a few quiet and simple moments.  I love the reminder on Sydney’s shirt of the Hot Chocolate she had enjoyed earlier, and how contemplative Owen was as he gazed at The City’s Skyline.     Thank you for spending some time with Our Muddy Boots.    Click [...]

This week has reminded me of what good friends I hope my children will stay.   So today I am grateful for: Hugging trees together. And for a sister who watches and learns. For running and playing together in the warm sunshine, and for being moved to kisses while relaxing together on a park bench. [...]

Water is just about my favorite thing to be around- especially the ocean.  It calms me, and my children.  We spend lots of time at the beach no matter the season which makes this week’s prompt particularly enjoyable. Here are my photos for Week 4 of the Leap Into Spring Photo Challenge:       [...]