Category: Motherhood

  This weekend was so full of joy and laughter and I was completely filled to the brim with gratefulness for so many things in my life. Coming off of a wonderful night out with my friend Ingrid, we made a pact to get our families together soon… and soon ended up being this weekend! … Continue reading “Weekend Shenanigans/A Very Happy Birthday”

A portrait of my children once a week, every week, in 2013 Milo: Acting angry instead of sad (after he hurt himself) Oliver: Wanted to lie down on the deck just like Milo Emil: Happy to be outside on one of two warm days in January (we went from 74 to 33 in 24 hours!) … Continue reading “4/52”

I had the most amazing time with my friend Ingrid last night. We went out to dinner, drank wine, and talked loudly and freely and laughed until I think the people at the table next to us wanted to strangle us. And of course, we were having way too much fun to take any worthwhile … Continue reading “Happy Weekend”

Lately, we’ve been checking out a lot of books from our local library. And just by chance, we were pretty inspired by one: The Berenstain Bears Fly-It! Up, Up, and Away. Along with telling simplified versions of the evolution of flight, it gives simple instructions on how to make your own balloon-powered flyers. We spent an entire … Continue reading “DIY Fun: Balloons- An Experiment in Flying”

This weekend was one of cheesecake-and bread-baking, reading, cleaning, and fort-building. We didn’t go anywhere special, but it sure felt cozy by the fireplace, as Andrew kept a fire going most of the weekend. There were even a few naps for those who don’t usually nap so the house was extra quiet. Emil has finally started taking … Continue reading “Weekend Shenanigans”