Thu, Oct 28, 2010
Spider cookies, 2010 edition
Last year, our spider cookies were a hit, but this year I invented some extra creepiness! So I’m updating you with the recipe and a few simple modifications. more »
Sun, Oct 24, 2010
Jungle gym
Since we’ve been spending a fair amount of time preventing our children from scaling bookcases and leaping off of armchairs, we finally took the plunge and built something that is actually designed for little monkeys to climb on. more »
Thu, Oct 21, 2010
The Sixty-Five Day Shred
I’ve been working on a project lately: eliminating the extra few pounds I picked up last Christmas. I’m aiming to meet my goal before the 2010 holiday season rolls around. more »
Tue, Oct 19, 2010
On the bonds of family
Lucy, during a peaceful double-stroller ride:
Rosie, you can be my little sister forever.
Mon, Oct 18, 2010
Lucy’s library card
If you happen to see Lucy this week, ask her what she has in her wallet and watch her face light up. more »
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Have a cherry
Both of our girls have loved music from their earliest days. But lately Rosie has taken a particular fancy to bursting out in song — and we just love it. more »
On feminine beauty standards
Lucy, at the breakfast table:
“Mama, that woman in your exercise video looks kind of strange.”
“Oh, you think so? Why do you say that?”
“Her belly is flat. When I grow up, I want to have a fluffy belly, just like yours.”
Tue, Oct 12, 2010
A Day of Whys
I’ve been reading for years about children who are constantly asking “why,” and I kept wondering when we were going to experience that in our house. Well, the hour has arrived. more »
Sun, Oct 10, 2010
Academic advisor
Lucy, at the supper table:
“Papa, can you do a handstand?”
“No, honey, I can’t.”
“Papa, probably you should take handstand lessons.”
Sat, Oct 9, 2010
Pecan slab pie with chocolate and bourbon
Last weekend, we attended the wedding of some good friends of ours — with the most well-organized potluck reception I’ve ever experienced. We brought pie to feed 64. more »
Tue, Oct 5, 2010
Magic without surprise
Who wants to read a beautiful book that shines with good humor, gentle creatures, exciting discoveries, and terrible beauties? You want the Moomintroll books. more »
Our joyful storehouse of memories
This October, my to-do list includes making spider cookies, celebrating our tenth wedding anniversary with my excellent husband, and figuring out how the heck I’m going to find some time to add to this blog, doggonit. more »