Sun, Jan 24, 2010
Posted in Babies at 10:41 pm by Ann

We’ve all been a little sick with colds this week, but poor Lucy has had it the worst with a persistent cough, which turned out to be something to take more seriously — and with her first-ever round of antibiotics. more »
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Mon, Jan 18, 2010
Posted in The Daily Boydling at 6:18 am by Jon

We’re feeling a little nostalgic, what with a fresh post up about Lucy’s old nap routine and being stuck in a Midwestern midwinter here — so coming across this summertime shot of Lucy struck a chord. It was taken June 18, 2009 (seven months ago today), in the warmth of summer inside the North Park University Gazebo (itself a thing of the past as of this fall). more »
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Sun, Jan 17, 2010
Posted in Babies at 8:27 pm by Ann

Last summer, I took a few notes on Lucy’s classic nap routine in preparation for writing it up before she gave up her nap for good. I wasn’t quick enough. more »
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Thu, Jan 14, 2010
Posted in The Daily Boydling at 6:41 am by Jon

Thirteen months ago today (on December 14, 2008), this is what Rosie looked like. It’s been a big year for Shorty. more »
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Tue, Jan 12, 2010
Posted in The Daily Boydling at 7:32 am by Jon

Lucy loves a train, and as a true-born Chicagoan, the El never fails to delight her. Here she is at Belmont on December 12, 2009. more »
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Sun, Jan 10, 2010
Posted in Recipes at 9:43 pm by Ann

I’ve finally landed on a recipe for a baked pancake that lives up to the standard of the classic German Pancake from Walker Brothers — and figured how to get it out of the pan easily. more »
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Fri, Jan 8, 2010
Posted in Babies at 10:47 pm by Ann

Parenting a three-year-old requires a variety of skills, but none has been so challenging as the need to grow in my ability to empathize. more »
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Posted in The Daily Boydling at 7:41 am by Jon

A group hug isn’t always comfortable, but it sure is friendly! Rosie, Lucy, and Mama on November 15, 2009. more »
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Wed, Jan 6, 2010
Posted in The Daily Boydling at 7:59 am by Jon

See? Winter can be fun — with the right attitude. Lucy made snow angels on December 22, 2009. more »
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Fri, Jan 1, 2010
Posted in Babies, Video at 10:12 pm by Jon

In this video, Rosie is delighted to say her version of “Happy New Year” to you. She also then proceeds to exclaim, “Puppy!” and “Monster!” And we wonder toward the end: will she jump? more »
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