Monthly Archives: April 2017

Yesterday, Katherine had a very full day.  She had a reading part in the second-grade play, “Frog Follies.”  I thought there would only be a few beaming parents in attendance, but as the bleachers filled and filled with families and … Continue reading →

So I went looking, and this is what I found: Domino, famously picky about people, is a sucker for a good throw, and he’s learning that Nathaniel is now finally able to sit still. Erin

Sydney is unbelievably busy this month, trying to make up for lost time in getting things ready for his first farmer’s market–in two weeks! The kids have taken the big changes in our lifestyle in stride, seeming to recognize that … Continue reading →

Although I love marking the full season of Lent and often make grand plans for the entirety of Holy Week, the reality is that Easter often fall during the busiest time of year for us.  This year is different only … Continue reading →

I realize that the word ‘random’ technically is misused at least half the time people utter it, but this takes the cake: United Airlines said on Monday that after nobody agreed to voluntarily give up their seats, airline representatives chose … Continue reading →

No, in case you were wondering, Katherine hasn’t lost the reading habit.  I imagine that it helps that Dexter seeks out her lap (and overflows it) when we have nap/reading time in our house. Nathaniel got really excited about the … Continue reading →

So said T. S. Eliot in 1922.  Every time we get to April in the academic year, I have to agree with him.  So many delightful things (weather! walks! flowers! planting seeds!), but so little time to appreciate them.  Lots … Continue reading →