I’ve gone through quite a few soup recipes in the past weeks, as we’ve been attempting to flush the “cold virus”:/news/2008/our-germy-family/ out of our whole family. And it’s a good thing, or I might not have tried this fantastic new one. Continue reading “Pea and pesto soup”
Our germy family
This week has been another in a series of experiments: is it possible for one member of our family to catch a cold without it spreading to all other members? Continue reading “Our germy family”
“Five Fat Peas”
We recently read this classic hand-game poem in “_Wondertime_”:http://wondertime.go.com/ magazine, and everyone has been enjoying it around our house. Here’s how it goes: Continue reading ““Five Fat Peas””
100th percentile
We had another A+ doctor’s visit with Rosie last week — her eight-month appointment. (Can you believe it?) They’re gonna have to get a bigger scale and a longer tape measure, soon. Continue reading “100th percentile”
HarvestFest 2008
Where can Lucy go to see sheep, goats, pigs, cows, chickens, and tiny kittens? Plus get knocked over by a giant dog? “Circle M Farm”:http://www.circlemfarm.com/, of course. Continue reading “HarvestFest 2008”
Birthing something new
Last time we were this quiet at Boyds’ Nest News, we were in the early stages of pregnancy with Rosie. And that’s kind of how things are now, again. But these days we aren’t growing a new human baby, and Mama isn’t the one pushing. Continue reading “Birthing something new”
Mission accomplished
More than seven months after Rosie’s birth, I am finally able to say, “I’ve reached my pre-pregnancy weight!” Continue reading “Mission accomplished”
Garbanzo pepper soup
It’s always useful to have a yummy soup recipe that can be made almost entirely from items in your pantry. This is one of those recipes. Continue reading “Garbanzo pepper soup”
The Kazdin Method for Parenting the Defiant Child by Alan E. Kazdin
I’ll be the first to say that I don’t think Lucy is a particularly defiant child. However, toddlerhood is a trying time for any child, so I figured why not pick up a few tips from the experts on naughty behavior? I can use all the help I can get! Continue reading “The Kazdin Method for Parenting the Defiant Child by Alan E. Kazdin”
The sticker system
With Lucy’s “unbirthday” (2½ years) coming up this Saturday, we are noticing that we have a full-fledged toddler in our house, complete with screeching and minor tantrums. Continue reading “The sticker system”