Monthly Archives: May 2011

Today Nathaniel is three months old.  Yes, we know that that calls for pictures.  The sunlight and Nathaniel himself have not been cooperating, but we’ll be sure to get in some new photos in the next few days.  We think … Continue reading →

Researchers recorded the parole decisions made by experienced judges and looked at how probable favourable rulings were during the course of the day. The chart shows the results. The likelihood of a decision favourable to the prisoner starts at around … Continue reading →

“Why do babies smell so good?”  Usually said after breathing in, deeply, and cradling one of my kids (the kids usually wear a decorous “Who, me?” expression while this is said). Is it wrong to respond, “It’s the breastmilk.  And … Continue reading →

Things are fairly quiet around here.  Katherine is starting to put more and more words together, and she’s got the concept of possession.  Thus her handing me my book (the one I told her not to touch) while solemnly saying … Continue reading →

We spent yesterday afternoon at a colleague’s house in the Cotswolds.  Sheep, hedges, and rolling hills, with a few large English oak trees dotting the scene.  It was a very relaxing afternoon, partly because Katherine was kept busy by two … Continue reading →

Thus far I’ve not been able to establish a clear evening routine at our place.  Mom says she gave me a bath every night.  And she and my dad probably even read to me every night.  Things in our house … Continue reading →

Somebody happened to have a video camera handy when the stork came by on Monday. Here’s some of the footage: Video footage of the stork in flight (c) Jeff Pursey.

We’ve been surprised at all the many gorgeous warm, sunny days we’ve had recently. After all, England is supposed to be wet and cool, right? It turns out that this year’s spring was unusual. This April was the warmest April … Continue reading →

Erin

I’m having fun dressing Nathaniel in leggings.  Apparently the deal is that boys’ colors are more limited than girls’, so you get your kicks in patterns: Erin