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Avoiding judgment - A tip for young parents
Avoiding judgment - A tip for young parents
We sponsored a well in Bangladesh
We sponsored a well in Bangladesh
I like curious people
I like curious people
Real life in New Zealand
Real life in New Zealand
I am the boss here - thoughts on vocation
I am the boss here - thoughts on vocation
Moving to New Zealand
Moving to New Zealand
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On this day, for the past three years, our family made a pilgrimage to Chattanooga, Tennessee to celebrate the life and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a group of special friends from Nashville. Lookout Mountain is referenced in his 1963 “I have a Dream” speech. . . Spending one day each year, thinking about what Dr. King taught, lived, loved and hoped for, is important - but it’s not enough. I hope that we can continue growing as a family (and a country) towards Dr. Kings dream for us. . . Odmark family, thank you for starting and maintaining this important tradition. We are missing you even more than usual today. . . #noteddetails #martinlutherkingjunior #ihaveadream #dowhatisright #tradition #mlk #hope #standup @kodmark @anoriginalmaster
I have been working on list of tricks that help me prepare for travel with kids. . . Some people assume that (because I take ambitious trips with our kids) I have a naturally, laid back, easy going personality. That is not true. at. all. My sister (in good humor) reminds me frequently- I have zero chill. . . Traveling with kids will always include an element of stress for me, but just like anything else -adventure gets easier with practice and preparation. . . Coming soon on the blog - packing for adventure with kids. All you need is a little bit of encouragement and organization. . . . . . #noteddetails #packing #adventure #kids #travelwithkids #bornwild #adventurekids #memorymaking #familytravel #adventurekids #thegreatoutdoors #getoutdoors #naturekids #curious #adventuringwithkids #exploremore #theadventureproject #keepitwild #rei #optoutside #adventuremamas #organization
On the days prior to and following, a big trip, we have an unspoken “entertain yourself” rule. The kids know that I need lots of brain space to organize and prepare for a successful trip and lots of time and energy to clean up and unpack. . . Some of my kids best creative work happens when they know that I am ignoring them completely. They make their own food, games, entertainment, etc. . . Today the little boys decided to swap bedrooms with Maggie. They wrote up a contract and are having a legal meeting to solidify the details of their agreement. . . We have a long few days of cleanup ahead. SO. MUCH. LAUNDRY. Here’s to many hours of creative entertainment ahead. . . #noteddetails #creativekids #entertainment #pretendplay #pretend #play
We’ve returned from Ponui Island, refreshed (and exhausted), with beautiful memories and wonderful new friends. Thankful for all the leaders, teachers, students and cooks who loved our kids and made us part of the family. Posting some photos in the story section. . #noteddetails #camp #ponuiisland #refreshed