Author Archives: Erin

Okay, one trip to the emergency room: kids will be kids.  But now we’ve had a second.  Does that move us to “danger! danger!” territory?  This morning, while I was up early, sauteeing leeks in my pajamas for our lunch … Continue reading →

After a few days of wondering what I’ve gotten myself into for the summer (so many projects, so much traveling, and so little time), I am feeling quite happy with things here in Oxford.  To be perfectly honest, I’ve finally … Continue reading →

We’re having company later this week, so I thought I would hide some of the moving boxes we have sitting in our living room (the first flush of the work to come!).  I, ahem, had a bit of trouble lifting … Continue reading →

Nathaniel doesn’t like the song to end, thus the unhappy expression and “I don’t want to” instead of “Goodnight.” Katherine’s usually pretty reluctant to sing on demand, but this time she made it through the song without dissolving into giggles … Continue reading →

Plans for our move are coming together fairly slowly, since there are a lot of things that are up in the air and will be for awhile.  But we have arranged to rent a house from Asbury, and it’s only … Continue reading →

As we’ve been making plans to wrap up our time here in Oxford, the kids have been doing their part.  Nathaniel has recently taken to launching himself from his crib–nose-first.  He’s apparently ready to fly. Katherine has suddenly gotten quite … Continue reading →

“I. Need. Some. More. Muesli.” After a skeptical look from me: “Please may I have some more muesli?” Then, just before taking his victory bite, after cocking his head thoughtfully: “I need some more muesli quickly.” Erin

As I try sorting out our migration from the UK to North America this summer, I’ve found myself rehearsing plans in front of Katherine.  She loves to hear “stories” about what we’re going to do and when, and I now … Continue reading →

Erin

Katherine and I arrived home from the grocery store the other day to find the boys hard at work in the kitchen: Today, when the kids and I got home from another grocery trip (yes, we make them frequently) we … Continue reading →