Author Archives: Erin

On Monday, Katherine was part of a recital of beginning piano students.  It was held in the auditorium at Asbury, where she’s been taking lessons since January.  Her piece: “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.” Her pre-recital giggles and energy had us … Continue reading →

Erin

My hyacinths are faded, but Nathaniel’s tulips are blazing in the front yard.  Last fall, Sydney let us each pick one kind of bulb, and then he did the hard work of planting them so that we could enjoy a … Continue reading →

The two pictures below pretty much sum up our week (though I’ve spared you images of the cold we’ve been sharing with each other): A truckload of dirt for new garden beds in both the front and back yard.  We’re … Continue reading →

This morning, the kids and I joined a pile of other families hammering away at small wooden objects at Lowe’s (the din was deafening), and we emerged half an hour later with two wooden monster trucks.  Those will be great … Continue reading →

Erin

The kids and I just got back from a birthday party.  We had a great time, but only now–now that I am no longer trying to corral my kids in a public space while smiling–am I finally understanding two puzzling … Continue reading →

When I’m dropping Nathaniel off at school today, he mentions he has a new teacher who’s living in the dorms. “Oh, so she’s a student at Asbury?” “Yeah.  She’s learning stuff . . . like how many angels dance on … Continue reading →

“You were just slurring words together.” Apparently I don’t even need drug or alcohol impairment.  I get in my own way just by talking fast and being a bit distracted. Erin

For his birthday, Nathaniel got to pick the menu.  Strawberry shortcake topped his list, followed by chopped veggies (he particularly wanted snap peas) and hummus.  I’m wondering if our kids should always plan our meals: two equally-sized bowls of veggies … Continue reading →