Monthly Archives: March 2012

Why so quiet?

A week ago Tuesday Mom arrived on the early-morning bus, and we haven’t stopped moving since.  She appeared at our doorstep just after 9am, rather proud of finding her way alone, and then we proposed a walk up to Port … Continue reading

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“Mama”

Nathaniel produced a new word today, and, yes, it melts the heart. He’s also really picking up on things we say, much to our surprise.  When I start to sing the “Clap Your Hands” song he immediately starts clapping; when … Continue reading

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wren duet

I’ve heard of owls before where one partner will start a song and the other finishes it (if the sounds that owls make can be called “songs”), but it turns out there’s a species of wren in Ecuador that takes … Continue reading

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What we hope is a short phase

Nathaniel’s currently in a mommy phase.  He apparently plasters himself against the door and howls when I leave, and then listens for the sound of the door until I return.  If I disappear from view, he roams the house, checking … Continue reading

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Briefs

We’ve been in quarantine mode for the past month or so, with each successful playgroup or playground endeavor followed by another wave of cold or flu or toddler bug.  After this run of mild but incessant illnesses, we are hoping … Continue reading

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So much for our quiet little boy . . .

Yesterday Nathaniel took the two round lids from the biscuit tins we use for toy boxes, banged them together, and looked up at us with a wicked grin.  Great, my son has discovered cymbals.  Since then, he’s been all about … Continue reading

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Nathaniel playing

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Down for the count

This past week has seen us draped over the couch a great deal.  Both kids and Sydney got a cold that seems to be going around, one that lasts longer than usual and is accompanied by a desire to do … Continue reading

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