by Cornelia Becker Seigneur | Jun 18, 2015 | Uncategorized
Today is the fourth full day of summer vacation with our kids home from school. It is always a juggle to get into a rhythm with our summer days. Following in the footsteps of my friend Andee, I am giving my kids a week to just “chill” (as my twins call...
by Cornelia Becker Seigneur | Jun 9, 2015 | A Thought a Day on Parenting for 31 Days, Parenting, Uncategorized
We have begun thinking about where we can go as a family this summer. We love road trips, with fishing and boating on cool lakes and camping in rugged campgrounds and savoring orange and red sunsets then roasting marshmallows at toasty campfires. The summer can get...
by Cornelia Becker Seigneur | Aug 17, 2013 | Children, Family Life, Kids, Life, Outdoors, Summer
Today, I made breakfast for my 10-year-old Gus, my twins age 15, and their friend Tyler who had spent the night. I made my signature crepes. My kids and their friends love my crepes. It makes me feel good as a mom if I can make breakfast for my kids when their...
by Cornelia Becker Seigneur | Jun 29, 2013 | Children, Family Life, Home, Kids, Life, Live the Questions, Moms, Parenting, Real-Life Mom column, Tradition, Transitions, Writing
(This was also published in The Huffington Post Huffington Post- Can We Just Relax Mom?”) The start of summer is a bit disorienting for me as a mom, and I know for many other parents as well. What to do with the kids this summer, 12 weeks long. During the...
by Cornelia Becker Seigneur | Jun 19, 2013 | Adventure, Adventure with Kids Summer 2013, Art, Summer
My summer adventures with kids continue with a visit to Browns Ferry Park in Tualatin, Oregon. My youngest son Augustin and I had about an hour while my twins were at youth group. Rolling Hills YouthSometimes I have to just grab the adventure when it’s there,...
