My 5 year old came to me today with this bit of insight: “I have a spewtationous problem. Naps were made in the 1960s. They could never work today, because the government . . . “ I lost it!!! He
Free water park in Boston
Boston is known as an expensive place to visit. Just parking can cost you $35. BUT once you arrive, the city is full of free or nearly free entertainment. From the Swan-boats and “Make way for Ducklings” statues, to concerts,
End of the School Year
The last day of school is always a bit chaotic. Everyone is excited for a change of pace and the summer sunshine is absolutely screaming at us to play outdoors. You would think that this would be different for kids
He Was Right
This was my primary mode of transportation before kids: Sad isn’t it. After receiving my much-loved blue Subaru (which I have since replaced, but still miss) my husband decided that we needed to keep the truck because “everyone needs a
Worth thinking about
If you have 15 minutes free, listen to this. (nothing political, despite the mention of names in the first minute, I promise) “The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate . . . We must think anew, we must act
Island Neighbors
We have a new family at the lake. Wanna’ meet them? See that island on the right?Notice the big nest. Try now.See them? Bald Eagles! One is flying, One perched on a branch to the right, and the nest is
5 years ago
THIS was what my life looked like on any typical day . . . Look how tiny my “big kids” are! Look how ridiculously small my kitchen is! Look at that terrible old flooring and the cigarette stained countertop. You
A messier kind of normal
When you first have a baby helpful friends and family are constantly popping by with a meal or offering to help with kids or housework. I love these people. They are so generous and helpful. BUT. I think they have
Favorite Person
There is just something about having a best friend. Someone to laugh and play with.Someone who shares your passions.Someone you want to be close to all the time.Someone to share life’s milestones with.Someone to aspire to be like and to
Disappointed
Last week we discovered that a robin had decided to build a nest on our wood pile. It was in a perfect location for spying on her – right at nose level so that the kids could peek in and