Sun, Apr 15, 2012
Two girls, one party
In our house, Rosie and Lucy have one birthday party together. Not only does it help promote sisterly affection, but it’s fun, too! more »
Sat, Jan 14, 2012
The epic snow of 2011
Dear Lucy and Rosie,
With this week’s first real Chicago snow of 2012, I cant help thinking back to last year’s Groundhog Day Blizzard. Here are some of our memories (and favorite photos) from that historic storm that I hope you girls will remember happily. more »
Sun, Jan 8, 2012
The best granola
This is the recipe for the Boyds’ very favorite granola in the whole wide world. more »
Thu, Jan 5, 2012
The Boyds’ 2011 year in review
Two-thousand-eleven was a big year, wasn’t it? (Arab Spring, anyone?) Although we can’t necessarily lay claim to events of historic import, the Boyds’ house has seen a fair amount of action itself, though we haven’t always covered it at the time. Here’s our Year-in-Review Edition. more »
Sun, Nov 27, 2011
When empathy goes too far
This is perhaps one of the only instances I have experienced where earnest, soft-hearted empathy went a bit too far. The good news is that Lucy really is getting the hang of it. more »
Wed, Nov 23, 2011
Roasted cinnamon ice cream
This summer, I discovered that I am seriously crazy for homemade ice cream. more »
Mon, Nov 14, 2011
First day of homeschooling
This fall has been unlike any other: we started homeschooling! Here’s the chronicle of our first official day of Lucy’s homeschool kindergarten. more »
Sat, Aug 20, 2011
A successful work trip with kids along
Earlier this summer, I took my first work trip with the girls along, and I have lived to tell the marvelous tale! more »
Sat, Jul 30, 2011
Flashback: two years ago this summer
Some things fall between the cracks here at our house — like this post, which has been lost for two years. more »
Mon, Jul 18, 2011
Splashtime at bathtime
As the chief child-bather around here, I have some rules about splashing — or more specifically, not splashing me. But recently I’ve been wondering: what’s most important here? more »
Thu, Jul 14, 2011
Bunk beds for everyone!
This news is about a month old, but it still feels pretty current to most of us: the girls are officially sleeping in bunk beds. more »
Wed, Jun 29, 2011
When a preschooler gives you a black eye
Rosie and I had a head-on collision the other day. Literally. And don’t I have the shiner to prove it! more »
Tue, Jun 28, 2011
How to choose an eye patch for a preschooler
Lucy has a special tool that’s been helping her eye get stronger. And (I know you’re going to be shocked) it has sparkles on it. more »
Sun, Jun 19, 2011
Sconerific
I have a confession to make: I’ve only tried one, single recipe for scones. But when they’re this good, who needs experimentation? more »
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