Author: Ann

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. Continue reading “A Day of Whys”

This October, my to-do list includes making “spider cookies”:/news/2009/spider-cookies/, celebrating our tenth wedding anniversary with my “excellent husband”:/news/2006/daddy-o/, and figuring out how the heck I’m going to find some time to add to this blog, doggonit. Continue reading “Our joyful storehouse of memories”

I think I’m just about ready to get into fall rituals these days. I’ve started really anticipating the baking, the sweaters, the tights, the apple picking — and still more baking. But there is one thing I’m definitely going to miss from this glorious summer: our afternoon trips to the pool. Continue reading “Twenty-one minutes”

We’ve been mystified by Rosie’s ever-changing sleep patterns for a few months now, but things are starting to take shape: no nap. Continue reading “Rosie’s sleep adventures”

Some of you may remember our obsession with Lucy’s sleeping and pooping habits as a baby, recorded faithfully in the “Lucy log”:/news/2006/lucy-log/. While it’s been a long time since I tracked eliminations, I must confess to indulging my compulsive nature by continuing to keep tabs on our toddlers’ sleep habits. Continue reading “The sleep log”

We were surprised to learn that Lucy needed glasses, but definitely not surprised to see how cute she looks in them. Continue reading “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend”

This year, Lucy has been exploring her femininity in new ways. And much to my delight, it is more complex than one might think. Continue reading “Femininity is complex”