Sun, Feb 13, 2011

How to interview a babysitter

Posted in Babies, Reviews at 8:50 pm by Ann

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We are fortunate to have a rich supply of college-age babysitters in our neighborhood (thanks to North Park University) — but most candidates we don’t know personally, so we have needed a reliable way to select and screen good childcare providers. Here’s the straightforward system we’ve come up with. more »

Lucy of the North

Posted in The Daily Boydling at 5:42 pm by Jon

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Lucy on February 10, 2010 (yes, apparently we had a big snow in early February last year, too).

Sat, Feb 12, 2011

A celestial vision

Posted in Overheard at 10:02 am by Jon

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From a hand-written note rediscovered today, transcribed from a conversation last October during our trip to Wisconsin: more »

Mon, Feb 7, 2011

Wonka Fest

Posted in Community at 8:57 pm by Ann

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February 1 is the date Roald Dahl chose for Charlie to be admitted to Willy Wonka’s amazing chocolate factory. We were busy that day, so we opened ours up on January 29 to fifty-some of our friends and neighbors. more »

Sat, Feb 5, 2011

How to make a valentine

Posted in Babies, Education at 4:16 pm by Ann

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You might call these our favorite Valentine’s Day cards. Another name for these might be “Low-Maintenance Valentines for Busy Mothers of Delightfully Creative Children.” more »

Wed, Feb 2, 2011

Potty jokes

Posted in Babies at 10:35 pm by Ann

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There’s some pretty strong language flying around at our house, and it’s not coming from the grown-ups. more »