I write letters to my kids on their birthdays (and sometimes on their half-birthdays too).
She was looking out the window, observing the emerald grass and the blowing trees. (I was looking at HER, observing her perfect cheeks and shiny tendrils). Then, she saw something...or, rather, someone. It was her big sister! Those two love each other like crazy (and they totally know how to make each other laugh too). […]
On Wednesday, Tim and I were driving home from lunch with our girls and I said, "Want to drive to New Mexico?" He said, "Really?" I said, "Sure." In a rare act of spontaneity, we called Tim's cousin Rick, packed up, and started driving. Six hours later (at midnight), the four of us arrived on […]
This morning Tim & I took the girls and met some friends at the zoo. We've never taken our girls to the local zoo. (I know!). I carried our 1-year-old in the ERGO (best carrier ever...in case you're wondering)...or on my shoulders. She pointed and smiled at everything - she's the most peaceable baby. Our […]
There's a good chance that our girls will be excellent readers and writers. They will love books. They will savor words. They will understand the magic and beauty of linguistics. There's also a good chance that they will appreciate the outdoors. They'll love to feel the sun beating down on their backs, to feel the […]
For the past few weeks, every Wednesday has been "Library Day" for us. Today, the girls and I drove to the library to pick up the books we had on-hold. I request titles ahead of time because - seriously - there are A LOT of children's books that are horrible [Poorly written. Bad messages. Etc.]. […]
Yesterday, I asked if I could take her picture. Generally, she's not a huge fan of pictures (Unless I'm taking other kids pictures. Then, she wants in immediately). So, I say, "I'll give you a gummy bunny from Trader Joe's." She agrees and comes up with this pose: ME: "Why don't we try having you […]
My baby has a fever today. And a cough. And a runny nose. She's sitting in my lap right now. Resting her head on my chest. With her hand down my shirt. I'm sad. And can't think about much. Besides helping her feel better. Tomorrow, there will be time for other things. Today, I'm going […]
I have been known to say that one is the hardest age. 1-year-olds want to crawl, squirm, wriggle, kick, explore, and do everything that older kids do. But they don't quite have the balance, the communication skills, or the dexterity to do everything - which can make them mad-oh-mad. But...SHE...is changing my mind about that. […]