Category: Motherhood

I’m taking a little blogging break over the next few days, still recovering from this flu that decided to get worse before it got better. It really knocked me on my behind this past weekend. See you in a few!

Oliver, my deep brown-eyed, round-cheeked, snuggly little stubborn-as-a-mule, sweet-as-a-peach middle brother, is 5-and-a-half! His feelings are complicated, he wears his heart on his sleeve, he has mastered the entire world’s countries. The entire world! He is fascinated with maps and art and spaces. He loves a good snuggle. Below, an interview. How old are you?   Five … Continue reading “Oliver, 5 1/2”

Something about the light, but more about the jumping jubilant children, draws me to them, makes me grab the camera and nearly run to them to be a part of it. It’s the way I know how to interact, though film and smiles, becoming a fly on the wall as they largely ignore my presence. … Continue reading “Light and Movement”

I started interviewing Milo and Oliver at semi-regular intervals and realized that three-and-a-half is a good time to start. So, behold: Emil at three-and-a-half.  How old are you today? Fweee! (three) What’s your favorite color? Black! I like to be black ranger!  What is your favorite food? Yogurt. Who is your best friend? Milo is.  … Continue reading “Emil, 3 1/2”

Snow, snow, and more snow! In St. Louis it feels like winter decided to come a couple months late this season. It is officially March (and despite it being the birthday month of some of my very favorite people, it is my wariest, most unlucky month). We make plans for spring travels with friends and … Continue reading “Weekend Shenanigans”