After a dozen people showed up Sunday, June 1, to help with move in, leaving us with a house full of boxes, most of which now live in the basement, I decided I was NOT going to leave the house until it was organized and box-free. And then I decided that was just a stupid [...]
I’m blogging from our new place in Arlington, MA. We’re just outside Boston — specifically, we are 3 houses down from the bus that brings you to the terminus of the red line of Boston’s subway, which brings you anywhere IN Boston. It’s quite a change from the sleepy suburb of McLeansville, NC, where a [...]
The sibling rivalry has become an epic battle of wits. Disagreements are often solved either with screaming–in which I get to intervene before it becomes hitting–or rock, paper, scissors. You’d think the 6 year old would hold the upper hand here, but the 4 year old knows how to strategize, and wins the battle 4 [...]
Some may ask why there are always more photos of my younger daughter in my gallery. Some even hint that maybe I LOVE one more than the other, or that I play favoritism.
I don’t play favoritism. I charge for it. I take cash only, as you just can’t trust the credit of kids these [...]
My four-year-old has declared her independence from pants. As well, she would like to be liberated of all shirts that have collars or turtlenecks, and any long-sleeved shirts where the sleeves are too long. Rolling up the sleeves is not acceptable.
In addition, she will not wear the color white. Even if there is white [...]
Guess what I got my best friend for his birthday?
I haven’t seen him much lately since I bought him an XBox (with thanks to Brian and Alden for giving me lots of good information about what system I should get). He used birthday money from all the parents to buy himself Guitar Hero.
The [...]
Negotiations with the now 4-year-old to help her stay motivated to do her business in the toilet have moved her parents to take desperate measures.
We’re not exactly offering cash incentives. Yet. And, why do I get this feeling I should hire a lawyer to help me negotiate a fair deal with her?
The current [...]
Kelsey is making huge profits from the Tooth Fairy!
Her first tooth came out on January 21, right before her day camp at the stables to ride ponies all day. The second tooth came out the evening of January 22, while she was in the bathtub.
The third tooth is a work in progress. She’s actively wiggling [...]
Top 10 things I’m thankful for.
My kids…
ate nutritious snacks prior to stuffing their mouths with what must amount to buckets of refined sugar.
were charming and courteous!
suffered no costuming tragedies, except that the little one decided last-minute to ditch Diego and go with “blue princess.”
didn’t, to my knowledge, ask for treats with any reference to requesting [...]
Diego and The Flash, ready for action.
