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Wednesday evening, when we finally arrived home, Nathaniel decided to make his move.  I set him on the floor while I unpacked, but when I looked up I realized he was several feet from where I’d set him down.  I … Continue reading →

We had a good time in Arkansas, spending time with my aunt and uncle, various cousins, and my grandmother.  We took the 12-hour drive in two days, both going down and coming back, and both kids were really good: Katherine … Continue reading →

During our first week in Iowa I took the kids down to the local library.  It’s a place that has come to mean a lot to our family: Dad plays music there with a group a couple of mornings a … Continue reading →

I haven’t yet read the instruction manual for my parents’ camera, but I’m hoping to take some pictures of the kids soon.  We have been in Iowa about a week, and many things have happened: – Katherine has had endless … Continue reading →

We made it!  Yesterday was an incredibly long day, but we all made it, safe and sound. Much to my surprise, there wasn’t a single meltdown in the entire 20-hour trip!  We left the house around 8, took the bus … Continue reading →

Last night was lovely.  Our babysitter was game for the two little ones, and Sydney and I ran off to get a bite before our concert.  Since we didn’t have enough time for a sit-down dinner, and all of the … Continue reading →

Many thanks for the words of encouragement as I make my way through reams and reams of writing, toward the end of the dissertation project.  As easy as I’m taking it, keeping my expectations low, limiting the time I spend … Continue reading →

I think the adrenaline has kicked in.  It took me two hours of lying in bed last night to turn off my brain.  And on my walk this morning I shaved about five minutes off my usual time.  Poor Nathaniel: … Continue reading →

Katherine’s been quite eager to help Nathaniel “play,” though her generosity is creating some problems.  When he latches onto one toy she often tears it away, replacing it with a new one.  After about the third or fourth attempt to … Continue reading →

Today Nathaniel is six months old.  That is something to celebrate!  Although I doubt his recent development will make me feel like I have enough room on my flight next week, we’re all enjoying his recent activity: grabbing, chewing, sitting, … Continue reading →