This is the first time I have had a toddler and not had a new baby to take care of. I have to say it is delightful. He says things every day that make me laugh or warm my heart. He has temper tantrums that involve actually kicking and screaming-and I find it charming. He is fun-personified. No ... Read More about The Baby

Ok so it's not really about you, but it is because of you...My sister was in town last weekend and she left me two books to read. Julie's a bit new to reading, (I know-that sounds really mean, but it's totally true -so it's all good.) and we've found we have similar taste from Laura Lippman crime ... Read More about You asked for it Aunt Julie

It is often difficult this summer to find things that all three kids like. Infrequently are a six year old and a two year old amused by the same activities. I used to rely on "water play" most days. (Look, I used cloth diapers I am allowed to run my hose now and again people!) We have no water play ... Read More about Sprayin’ Alive

This weekend my sister and nephew (not her son) visited. My nephew is a twin, so we rarely get one on one time with him. Early in the month his brother joined us on vacation. So now we have had solo-time with each one and it has been wonderful. We had rigorous political debates at dinner. We talked ... Read More about Cousin Jesse