The boys have been going at each other lately.  Rerun’s been picking fights with Tad, Tad’s trying his best to “use his words” and not retaliate (for which I am very proud of him).  Still, it’s been a constant grind between the two of them. It makes one long for the days when it was […]

It is yucky and rainy outside.  I’ve gotten used to drier – if not sunnier – weather, and being able to send the kids outside to burn off steam. Today’s flashback is brought to you by memories of better weather, from June 2008: This outdoor toy is still holding up, almost five years after we […]

It has been a LONG week, this first week back to school after spring break.  And after getting locked out, I need a break this weekend.  Maybe a good long nap. However, I no longer have a tiny baby to nap with.  And the toddler likes to snuggle and cuddle, but he fights sleep until […]

Ane had a sleepover last night at her friend Lisa’s house.  Lina was also there.  The girls have finally achieved their dream of a slumber party, their dolls, and matching pajamas. It put me in mind of another slumber party that we had, on New Year’s Eve 2009. That was the day that Little Cousin […]