July 27, 2026

Category: Developing Self

Is That Our CecilyBugz??
A Mind Wide Open, Bugz & Her Explorations, CDE Standards Reference, Developing Self, Engineering, Imagination, Invention, Lils, Playing, Responsibility, Self Awareness, Self Esteem, Thought Process & Development, Writing

Is That Our CecilyBugz??

  Lily heard the highschool marching band playing from our bedroom window this evening.  She disappeared for about 10 minutes and returned like this!  Formerly, she was in something that resembled Pippi and pj’s.  She indicated she was “Ready to go see what they were doing!”, and was quite disappointed when she learned that they’d […]

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A Mind Wide Open, Artistry, Bugz & Her Explorations, Dance, Developing Self, Engineering, Imagination, Lils, Look for Learning, Movement & Coordination, Playing, Self Esteem

Yep, Nerd

She decided to be a nerd today, self proclaimed… The scientist, inventor has re-emerged, this time, a Lady in Red. Lily, er, Ms. Cecily, er, Lindsey, er, Merida…..  Has developed a specific enjoyment and appreciation of that which she deems super scientifical, and beautiful.  It’s amazing to see her develop this sense of herself.  She […]

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A Mind Wide Open, Art, Artistry, CDE Standards Reference, Culture Appreciation, Dance, Developing Self, Imagination, Language Development, Lils, Movement & Coordination, Music, Physical Development, Playing, Rhythm & Motion, Self Esteem, Thought Process & Development

Lindsey, In Concert

Lily has decided to become Lindsey Stirling. For weeks she’s been carrying around her violin, everywhere, playing at will. She dances and plays, sings, and does whatever comes to mind, whether music is playing or not. She’s even held a few concerts, where she’s generated invitations and tickets, has guests come and be her audience. […]

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A Mind Wide Open, Artistry, Bugz & Her Explorations, CDE Standards Reference, Construction, Developing Self, Engineering, Imagination, Invention, Lils, Playing, Self Esteem

Clothing Designer and Creator

Lils has recently decided she can sew and be like her grandma… she says she’s an awesome sewer.  I reply that she is quite the seamstress.  She responds, “Huh? Nope, I’m a sewer like my grandma.” Ok. ___________________________ So far, I haven’t managed to capture a pic of anything she’s created except this dress (er, […]

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