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 »
First things first
When Lucy set out to “furnish” the interior of a newly constructed Lego log cabin, the very first thing she set up was “the computer” (followed closely by a treasure chest of jewels).
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 »
Sun, Jun 5, 2011
Fordie and Gordie
Batman has the Joker. Superman has Lex Luthor. Jerry Seinfeld has Newman. The Boyds? We have Fordie and Gordie. more »
Vacation simplicity on the lake
We were back last week for a vacation at our favorite lake house, and what a lovely week it was! We kept things simple, and we find that leads to the most fun. more »
Mon, May 16, 2011
Lucy’s fifth birthday party
Lucy’s birthday doesn’t usually fall on Easter weekend, so we decided to take this rare opportunity for a super-festival of spring fun! more »
Wed, Apr 13, 2011
Best yellow cake ever
We had a joint birthday party for the girls this weekend for grandparents, godparents, and other adult friends in their lives. It was a lot of fun, but one of the highlights for Mama was finally settling on the ultimate scratch-made yellow cake recipe! more »
Sun, Mar 27, 2011
Imagine: Inviting Kids to a Birthday Party
Our little baby is officially a big three-year-old now! She is such a grown-up girl that we had our very first kid-centered party to celebrate. (Includes video.) more »
Wed, Mar 16, 2011
Rosie’s Third Birthday Breakfast Interview
Rosie in video shot on March 14, 2011. She’s got big plans now that she’s three.
Sun, Feb 13, 2011
How to interview a babysitter
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
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
From a hand-written note rediscovered today, transcribed from a conversation last October during our trip to Wisconsin: more »
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