The children have big mouths. But they also say very funny things. I ran out to Costco on Friday afternoon with both kids. We had struck a deal – good behavior in exchange for a churro stick. They behaved (the samples that were out certainly helped). I bought them their churro stick (they have to […]

There are four reasons why I missed most of American Idol last night. YOU try getting four kids to smile at one camera at the same time. At some point, you just start snapping pictures and hoping one turns out okay. Anyway, as you can see, Baby Cousin has recovered her usual good spirits and […]

It’s always kind of sad when you walk through the library and nothing on the shelf grabs your eye. I did pick up this really fun book for Tad, though, which our friend C. the librarian had given us a proofing copy of – Dinosaur vs. Bedtime. Very cute, very boy. Ane, however, was bummed […]

Tad now has command enough of the English language to tattle on his sister. Her days of pushing him around (and us merely conjecturing what occured via the fallout and tears) are coming to an abrupt end. Last Friday, Tad came crying to me. “Mama, Mama,” he wailed, upset but clearly ticked off as he […]