Category: Motherhood

Ah, remembering this day last October reminds me that spring and summer are real seasons — seasons of dirt and mud and warm sunshine, days we spend outdoors from sun-up to sun-down. Days when a good hose-off at the end of the day will suffice before the boys collapse into bed, sun-kissed and exhausted. Which … Continue reading “How Often Should We Bathe Our Kids?”

It’s so interesting to me, genetics. I look at Milo, his coloring like peaches and cream, eyes sea foam green, hair blond as the hills of dry grass in the winter. His eyes are all Andrew, but his lightness is a mystery — a beautiful surprise that stands in such contrast to his dark-eyed and … Continue reading “Milo, 7 1/2”

This weekend was full of fun and snow. After last week’s sick-fest, we were finally all feeling up for adventure this time around. Overnight on Friday, icy sleet and snow fell, leaving the gymnastics class we just signed Emil up for cancelled on Saturday morning. We had decided that one Saturday class for all three … Continue reading “Weekend Shenanigans”

Okay, today I reveal… my old school flip phone. It does this: I realized I was slightly embarrassed to pull this baby out of my purse to check the time or quickly text my sister some insanely funny thing that just happened. I would keep it inside my purse while texting, hidden away from all the leering … Continue reading “My Phone”

Exactly four minutes after picking up the boys from school on Thursday afternoon, Emil opened his mouth, vomited all over himself, and continued to do so for the remainder of our 20 minute drive home. After arriving home, as he stood outside crying while I disrobed him and decided that the car seat was too … Continue reading “Weekend Shenanigans”