Drafted on February 14, 2006 I bought strawberries as a special treat for the kids on Valentines Day – a “treat” because strawberries are not particularly inexpensive this time of year. I took out the strawberries to rinse, and I heard such a squeal of delight come from the below the counter. It was Olivia [...]

Drafted on February 13, 2006 It was the night before Valentine's Day and it dawned on me I hadn't gotten any special little “somethings” for my kiddos. I had intended to run to the store on my own, but in a last-minute change of plans, Olivia decided to come along. We browsed the picked through [...]

Drafted on February 13, 2006 With the passing of each month, I have realized that my son will not learn how to read in kindergarten (half-day) unless I teach him. As sweet as the teacher is, and great as the school is, with only 2 teaching hours a day (figure in snack and recess and [...]

Drafted on February 12, 2006 Livi had fallen asleep on her hands. When she woke up her hands were asleep, She told her Daddy, “My hands are dizzy!”

Our front door is in – and I love her!

Drafted on February 7, 2006 The roof trusses for the house were delivered on the day of the big windstorm a few days ago. We were surprised they made it! The trusses are not up (at least they weren't yesterday afternoon), but all our windows came yesterday. Postscript: It’s fun to look back and read [...]

For my dear – it is all about the pink… or purple… or glitter… or sequins… or accessories… It’s about drawing, jumping, twirling, tumbling and tossing your hair… My darling princess, you find the beauty in everything… I do mean everything. Today, I walked in the room and heard you say to your brother, “Do [...]