The boys are finally getting their wish.  Fluffy rain! And Ane.  It started snowing Sunday afternoon and Ane was so delighted she ran outside.  Barefoot.  Because she’s also young and dumb. It accumulated rather quickly, then stopped, but then started again.  By the time we returned home from Friend and Doc’s house, the hydrangea bush […]

Super Bowl weekend?  Without the Seahawks playing, it’s just an excuse to get together with Friend and Doc and eat junk food. But oh, the glory days were glorious. The kids were smaller then, too. Maybe someday it will all happen again…

Behold, it is complete: Tad worked very hard on this (despite having to take breaks to, you know, go to school), and he is very happy with all the fun details and cool features. This set was over THREE THOUSAND PIECES to assemble. Tad has come a long, long way.

Ane: “Mom, I need a masquerade mask.” Me: “Okay.  How soon?” Ane: “It’s due Wednesday.” Me: “Okay, when did you get this assignment?” Ane: “Last Wednesday.” Me: “You’ve known that you needed a mask HOW LONG and you’re just bringing it up NOW???” It was Monday night. Ane: “No, I told you about it while […]