Monthly Archives: March 2013

I want a passport that’s a flipbook. Sydney

“I. Need. Some. More. Muesli.” After a skeptical look from me: “Please may I have some more muesli?” Then, just before taking his victory bite, after cocking his head thoughtfully: “I need some more muesli quickly.” Erin

As I try sorting out our migration from the UK to North America this summer, I’ve found myself rehearsing plans in front of Katherine.  She loves to hear “stories” about what we’re going to do and when, and I now … Continue reading →

Erin

Katherine and I arrived home from the grocery store the other day to find the boys hard at work in the kitchen: Today, when the kids and I got home from another grocery trip (yes, we make them frequently) we … Continue reading →

I just read about a new study that determined that new mothers are three times as likely as the average driver to get into an accident.  Ten percent of new mothers had an accident with a baby on board!  Overtiredness, … Continue reading →

On Friday, when I brought the kids home from nursery, they both presented me with Mother’s Day cards (yes, it’s earlier here in England), complete with yellow-handprint flowers and a poem inside.  Their poor teachers were working hard that morning!  … Continue reading →

Yeah, yeah, I know: you want pictures.  We’ll get there.  For now, we’re grateful for what we have: sunny spring weather and some warmth in the air, two kids who bear only the slightest traces of their chickenpox episode, a … Continue reading →