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Last year we missed maple syrup season so we weren’t going to let it happen this year. One drawback: we didn’t actually get to eat pancakes at the Sugar Shack because of a 90 min wait and it was already … Continue reading →

Natalie had the most amazing parent-teacher conference.  Seriously, it must only be downhill from here.  She is blessed with an amazingly caring and conscientious teacher Mrs. Brydges.  Here’s the hug from the conference: Mrs. Brydges and Natalie walked us through … Continue reading →

At Elliott’s school, they do an around-the-world birthday walk. Each of those wooden sticks is a month.  For each year, Elliott walks around the sun and the teacher reads notes about that year of his life.  (We provided the notes … Continue reading →

Happy belated St. Patrick’s day!  The kids were excited to learn that they are Irish… even though Elliott walked into a neighbor’s house on St. Pat’s day (where corned beef and cabbage were cooking), plugged his nose immediately and said … Continue reading →

A hand-me-down Batman t-shirt from a neighbor, fueled by our nanny Alison’s deep interest and extensive knowledge about super heros, has resulted in 4 months of full-on Super Hero love.  So, what better way to celebrate 4 years of Elliott … Continue reading →

Snow birds Poppy and Nana got back to their Hoosier roots with some fun snow play.  In the 80’s, he made forts. Nowadays, it’s a Batcave. See Robin on his motorcycle too…

Elliott depends on me for too much and can be a bit whiny about it, but he can be a sweet talker… “Mommy, you are so cute” (the day after my dramatically shorter hair cut) “You have my heart” (and … Continue reading →

Up to a foot of snow is supposed to fall between 6am and 6pm today. We were among the first ones out in the neighborhood!  And now the kids are at the neighbors playing and watching Storks.  And a neighborhood … Continue reading →

Background: Many times a day, Elliott says “I’m not in a good mood.”  Today/tonight was one of those days where he especially wasn’t in a good mood.  There are things that Natalie does to provoke him – e.g. getting way … Continue reading →

Jordan is in England so just one grown up the first night. Clever way for Natalie to get extra time with me without her brother catching on…   And night 2, we were lucky enough to have Daniele and Baby … Continue reading →