Sun, Feb 28, 2010

Early Lucy slideshow

Posted in Babies at 11:29 am by Jon

We’re considering showing animated slideshows from Flickr sets of photos here at Boyds’ Nest News. As you can probably guess, just click the play button to start it rolling. What do y’all think: should we do more of this kind of thing? more »

Even little sister is getting big

Posted in The Daily Boydling at 11:20 am by Jon

Even little sister is getting big

Lucy and Rosie on New Year’s Day 2010. Rosie is still definitely the little girl in this house, but she’s starting to hold her own. more »

Sat, Feb 27, 2010

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish

Posted in Reviews at 2:37 pm by Ann

<i>How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk</i> by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish

Ever since my teen years, one of my major life-goals has been to become a parent who lives out the principles in this book. Truly. more »

Tue, Feb 9, 2010

On board the Santa train

Posted in The Daily Boydling at 6:46 am by Jon

On board the Santa train

Lucy loves trains, Christmas, and Kris Kringle — so the CTA’s “Santa Train” is just about as special as it can get. We rode it December 12, 2009. more »

From airplane to yummy

Posted in Babies, Video at 6:41 am by Ann

From airplane to yummy

Rosie experienced a language explosion during December and January, and wow! It is really fun to talk to her now! more »

Mon, Feb 1, 2010

Squat

Posted in The Daily Boydling at 9:31 pm by Jon

Squat

Rosie keeps her center of gravity low for efficient sidewalk chalking on November 11, 2009. more »

The best possible motive

Posted in Babies, Reviews at 9:23 pm by Ann

The best possible motive

Several months ago I wrote about moms I want to know — intriguing mothers from a variety of children’s literature. I knew there must be more out there, and I just found another. more »