Yesterday was a rainy day in the middle of – what looks like – a long stretch of sunny and slowly-warming days.  This drove the kids – and then, me – over the edge. It started in the morning, when Ane insisted on wearing her hoodie to school, even though I had sent Tad to […]

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 […]

Yesterday was one of the scarier experiences of my life, and it’s all Rerun’s fault.  I’ll explain. Lisa’s mom, Beth, was coming over yesterday for lunch and to make birthday party decorations.  Lisa’s party is on Saturday, and I came up with a decoration idea that used a butterfly punch and a flower punch.  So […]

The weather has been steadily improving, so I am kicking the kids outside more and more these days. It’s actually working out really well.  Rerun is old enough to play out there with some supervision, Tad has gotten calm enough to play outside with minimal supervision, and Ane is mature enough to be the supervision. […]