Sun, Dec 12, 2010
“Great News Cookies”
Let me introduce you to my favorite cookie from my favorite cookbook, and the special nickname Lucy has given them. more »
Tue, Dec 7, 2010
How to get ready for bed
Once or twice a year, I blink — and I notice that the girls’ bedtime routines have evolved into something new. So I thought I’d take a moment to record these sweet moments so I remember them when we’re all a few years older. more »
Sun, Dec 5, 2010
Glassie, the overnight eyeglass guardian
Lucy has a new friend to take care of her eyeglasses every night. She is very proud of him. more »
Fri, Dec 3, 2010
Our latest trick at the library (plus Brown Rabbit in the City)
Rosie and I have a new trick for finding interesting children’s books, and it is helping us discover some real gems. more »
Tue, Nov 30, 2010
Baby Gwen
Rosie has taken to carrying her beloved Gwen around in her “Baby Bjørn” (on September 25, 2010).
Mon, Nov 29, 2010
Speculations on anatomy
Lucy, while the girls examined a turkey baster:
Rosie, don’t poke that in too far or your eyeball will slide down into your belly!
Sat, Nov 27, 2010
Crunchy versus creamy and the possibility of change
Even a simple peanut-butter lunch around here can be emotionally intense, at least for Mama. more »
Mon, Nov 22, 2010
Our guide to fun at the Shedd Aquarium
I’ve been taking Lucy out of preschool one day a month for a family field trip. In October, we went once again to one of our favorite places, the John G. Shedd Aquarium. We’ve got a few tips about how to make the most of a visit there. more »
Wed, Nov 17, 2010
Johnny Boo & the Happy Apples
We check out a lot of books from the library. (I actually maxed-out my card the other day!) Since we find some gems along the way, I’m going to try my hand at some quick-take children’s book reviews. Here we go! more »
Thu, Nov 11, 2010
It’s not an Egg McMuffin recipe. Really.
To celebrate reaching my goal weight (hooray!), I thought I’d share my favorite sandwich these days. We call it “The Mama Special.” more »
Fri, Nov 5, 2010
How we decided to try homeschooling
I’m going to step out of the shadows now and say it right out loud: we’re planning to homeschool Lucy for kindergarten next year. more »
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 »
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