Posted in Family on Dec 6th, 2005
When I was pregnant with my oldest, it was an uncomfortable pregnancy, to say the least. I particularly struggled with severe back pain. By the last trimester I could barely drive. I only drove to work and back, and even then, it was often a tearful proposition to get through the long commute. I’m sure […]
Who can resist an adorable face? By current indications, Noah will never have to find out. At the tender age of two, he has already managed to inspire the affections of at least one girl in his daycare class. He has long had his admirers, but he is now officially the object of a pre-school […]
Posted in Family, Favorites, Funny Stuff on Nov 24th, 2005
My mother is the queen of graph paper. As in, she’s the only person I know who even knows what to do with the stuff, keeping some handy at all times. I don’t believe she’s ever purchased or even simply moved a piece of furniture without having first accosted it with the tape measure and […]
Posted in Family, Favorites, Silence Please on Nov 17th, 2005
Start with two beloved but rambunctious offspring who have yet to learn the difference between inside and outside voices. Add one tirelessly fun-loving husband who is more boisterous than the both of them put together. Season generously with gleeful shouts and infectious laughter. Sprinkle in a pinch of whining and crying to taste. Blend in […]
Posted in Family on Oct 31st, 2005
This funny conversation took place in my house earlier this evening… Maia: Who’s taking us trick or treating tonight? Me: I am. Daddy’s staying here to give out candy. Maia: Well, somebody better tell him not to scare the pants off the trick or treaters. Oh yes, Maia knows her father very well. He has […]
Posted in Family on Oct 18th, 2005
My 7-year-old is succeeding where her parents have so far failed. Whether she wanted it or not, I do believe she has permanently acquired the job of potty training her brother. How many times do you think he’s actually used the potty when I’ve been in there with him? A big fat zero. I kid […]
Posted in Family, Funny Stuff on Oct 15th, 2005
Back-to-back conversations in my house just now that amused me: ***** Kent: Maia, can you put Noah’s shirt on him? Maia (with attitude): No, that’s Dad stuff. Kent: No, that’s sister stuff. Kent won. Maia put Noah’s shirt on. ***** Kent: Where is the clicker? Who took the clicker? Maia (with attitude): Obviously not me. […]
Posted in Family, Funny Stuff on Oct 6th, 2005
I’m not a fan of tuna. Since I don’t prepare foods I don’t eat, my family is deprived of lots of things. One of them being tuna. I’m not sure Noah has ever had it, until last night. We were tired after a long day of playing hooky at Disney (we had a good excuse; […]
Posted in Family, Reflections on Sep 30th, 2005
What is it about a well timed hug that can do wonders for your mood? My kids give the best hugs. Noah squeezes me tight around my neck, then pulls his head away, looks me in the eyes, and plays gently with my hair. He loves to play with my hair and there is no […]
I have a few readers of my blog who don’t usually leave comments on my posts (mostly family and friends I personally invited but who do not blog themselves). However, they never fail to let me know their thoughts on what I write. Here’s just a sampling of some of that recent feedback: My darling […]
