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In the midst of our hurried school preparations, we have a lot to celebrate: On Monday Katherine turned four months old.  And she’s now officially pretty cute.  Much waving of arms, smiling, giggling, and new shrieky sounds.  Plus some dangerous … Continue reading →

After a week of many hands and lots of attention, Katherine is going to be stuck with just two people to entertain and love on her when we head back home tomorrow.  I think she will be disappointed in the … Continue reading →

Yesterday it was 90 degrees and the air was full of water.  Blech.  But in the evening Adam and I took Katherine for a walk in the stroller.  Katherine immediately fell asleep in the warm air and left the two … Continue reading →

Katherine and I made it to Iowa safely and without too much fuss.  She slept on the plane rides and was pretty happy, despite having a stuffed nose and getting up at 3:30am for the airport.  She regressed in her … Continue reading →

Well, that bug turned into a full-blown cold that’s keeping me barely functional.  Yesterday it got Sydney, and by the wee hours of this morning I was hearing Katherine snuffling, too.  Three sickies and a 6am flight tomorrow.  Fantastic. Erin

Yesterday I came down with a bug that had me draped over the couch and unable to keep down food.  Today I’m doing a bit better, but Sydney’s doing worse.  And Katherine decided to boycott nap time yesterday.  Let’s hope … Continue reading →

Yesterday was not the first time that I’ve been grateful to have a cooking husband, but it might be one of the best.  His cousins stopped by on their way back home (Manitoba to Nova Scotia with three girls under … Continue reading →