Oh my. Well, this is a most belated Corner View. It has been one of those weeks, where my time has been spent hitting the streets to shuttle my children around, stay at preschool in case Liev threw a fit (He most decidedly did not. He was perfectly happy to be there.), and back-to-school shop (cue sighing) since both of my children grew like wild weeds over the summer and have nothing to wear in the chilly weather.
Oh, and next week, Tribeca Yummy Mummy cooking classes will begin again. We are so excited, and I know that you are, too, to see those classes in this space again. Even if you do not live in Tribeca, you can follow along with the correspondence course at home via the blog. We would love to see and hear about the things that you make with your own Yummies, so send emails! Send pictures! It is so fun for the kids to see what they have inspired elsewhere around the country and the world.
For my Corner View, for my 7, I would love to spread a little love to some friends who totally deserve it and post one per day for the next week. So, let’s start with #1…
Judy Stevens, of playgroup fame since 1984, has started a parenting blog called Little By Little. Her approach has such a wealth of knowledge and compassion, and I love the way she always keeps a twinkle in her eye when thinking and talking about children. I wrote about her here last year when Liev had his first day of preschool. Parents, especially parents of young children dealing with tantrums, stormy hellos/goodbyes, navigating a divorce with small children, and nearly anything you can think of or experience, Judy can help. She is like the Zen Master of early childhood.
She has helped our own family so much over the years, and I feel so lucky to count her as both a mentor and a friend. When Liev was pitching gigantic fits in the mornings so that it was almost unbearable for everyone else in the family and would take us an hour to get out the apartment, she gave us practical, simple things to do so that the situation, like magic, changed.
When you mention her name, even to kids who attended her playgroup, say, 13 years ago, there is an understanding. Parents get a look of worship. I realize that it sounds hyperbolic, but she completely deserves hyperbole after over 25 years of doing what she does so very well. She is simply the best.
The sketch of the turtle on Little By Little is one Judy did of the class pet and beloved turtle and mascot of her blog , Fast Food. Isn’t that the best name ever for a turtle? Ok, go!
For more takes on the magic number 7, head over to Theresa’s blog for all the links, and stay tuned for the next 2-7 posts over the next week or so. They are all gems that I have been saving for just such an occasion. Happy Weekend!
