Starting with some sick kids last Friday, we’ve spent way more time than usual in the house. As result, everything is out on the floor. Every large appliance is running. All of the dishes (except those in the dishwasher) are dirty. We’re starting to get a little stir-crazy. Time to go out for a walk.
Wow! I started this blog 10 years ago. Looks like I missed the anniversary date by just a few days. The blog has taken a back seat to some of the more immediate concerns of life, and yet, I’d like to get back here more to reflect on things. I enjoy writing, and still believe […]
sonja: It’s time for bed, emilia. emilia: Let’s have a family snug-fest! me: is that where we all snuggle? emilia: mmm, snugglish!
“whoa, daddy, you’re dressed fancy! what’cha doin?” “I have to go to school tonight to chaperone a dance.” “what’s that? “what, chaperone?” “yeah sha-per-rown!” “I have to make sure the kids don’t dance too close!” “Too close to what?”
emi: “dad, this swiper is not for little kids, because it is a choke-able.”
(Emilia, I am documenting this here so I can share it at some appropriate time in the future) Our first “family meeting” seems to have been moderately successful. Some may laugh at the notion of holding a “family meeting” with a  2 3/4 year old to discuss her recent regression in bedtime routine, but I […]
A great list of tips, tricks, and advice for travelling with kids. 18. Don’t do too much BUT don’t do too little either. I think the biggest mistake parents traveling with kids make is doing too little not too much. Get out there. Enjoy. Experience. Wear the kids out and get them tired. (Via kottke.org.) […]
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