As I’ve written in the past, Nate used to be quite open to all things that could be considered “girlie” to a more discerning three-year-old. This was quite refreshing in a male-dominated household as Boobooboos, our female Beta fish, is not particularly vocal. Nate has always been quite taken with…
There’ve been many milestones worth celebrating that have slipped past us during these days of work, school, brush teeth, and ‘nuggling. Like the fact that the boys now sleep until the 7 o’clock hour. It wasn’t that long ago when I was happy the hour on the clock began with…
Drop-off: This morning I’m driving Jake and Nate to school and Jacob says from the back seat, “Mom, Mom. I have goose pox. I’m so cold.” Chicken pox, goose bumps, bird flu… it’s no wonder a six-year-old could confuse the many human poultry maladies. After dropping Jake off, Nate and…
For a couple of weeks now, Jakey’s been playing tee ball on the Rockhounds. His best friend Stuart is on the Iron Pigs. You’d think these were just apt names chosen for kindergartners, but in fact, these are actual names of minor league baseball teams. This Saturday we’re up against…
Use: Immediate: TFN (Till Further Notice) Time: 90 seconds Agency: No-It-All Moms Title: “Warning: Kindergarten is a Project” It’s more than half way through the school year and no one warned you. No one mentioned it. No one pulled you aside to make sure you were mentally, physically, emotionally prepared…
Back when we were new parents, we did our best to live a life of quality over quantity. We were genuine products of our eco-generation. James was an especially vocal enthusiast of planet-friendly toys. Preferably the kind made of sustainably grown hard wood and non-toxic, water-based, VOC-free paint. I know,…
Over the last few years, James and I have really gotten used to sleeping in our own bed, just the two of us. Gone are the nights of flailing people kicking us in the back… There is no more crying in the middle of the night, or showing up unannounced,…
My dearest Nate, Yesterday was your birthday, and in my annual tradition, here is a glimpse into the life of the freshly minted Nate 4.0!: We celebrated with a special day at the Monterey Bay “Akarium.” But first, we had an adventure trying to drop my car back off at Oller…
When we moved into our neighborhood, almost six years ago, I immediately made a connection with the gal three doors down. Her name is Stephanie and her boyfriend is Stephen. Then we met our octogenarian neighbors Martha and Mario. It was like we’d moved into some alternative matching name world…
Years ago when James and I lived in Mountain View, we went to the movies almost every weekend. James loves the movies. I’ll never forget the time he talked me into going to see The Lord of the Rings. There was a line to get in. And I do not…