Monthly Archives: April 2013

We’ve been working on all fronts recently, trying to get things prepared for our arrival in Kentucky, trying to wrap up research projects, and trying to make the most of our last bit of relatively stable time as a family.  … Continue reading →

One of the few things we haven’t been able to fit in during our time in Oxford is a trip to the nearby Wytham Woods.  An old forest with many, many species of birds and butterflies, and trails and paths … Continue reading →

We confirmed this week that the kids will be able to attend a day care down the street from Asbury on week-day afternoons.  We’ll also be renting a house from the university, so from the house to my office to … Continue reading →

Sydney’s a bit skeptical that I will pull off all of the things we have planned for this summer.  I don’t blame him for the skepticism, but I’m like a kid in a candy store who can’t bear to set … Continue reading →

Okay, one trip to the emergency room: kids will be kids.  But now we’ve had a second.  Does that move us to “danger! danger!” territory?  This morning, while I was up early, sauteeing leeks in my pajamas for our lunch … Continue reading →

After a few days of wondering what I’ve gotten myself into for the summer (so many projects, so much traveling, and so little time), I am feeling quite happy with things here in Oxford.  To be perfectly honest, I’ve finally … Continue reading →

We’re having company later this week, so I thought I would hide some of the moving boxes we have sitting in our living room (the first flush of the work to come!).  I, ahem, had a bit of trouble lifting … Continue reading →

Nathaniel doesn’t like the song to end, thus the unhappy expression and “I don’t want to” instead of “Goodnight.” Katherine’s usually pretty reluctant to sing on demand, but this time she made it through the song without dissolving into giggles … Continue reading →

Plans for our move are coming together fairly slowly, since there are a lot of things that are up in the air and will be for awhile.  But we have arranged to rent a house from Asbury, and it’s only … Continue reading →

As we’ve been making plans to wrap up our time here in Oxford, the kids have been doing their part.  Nathaniel has recently taken to launching himself from his crib–nose-first.  He’s apparently ready to fly. Katherine has suddenly gotten quite … Continue reading →