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Sleeping like a baby
While young Elizabeth, nine days old, purportedly kept her parents up ALL NIGHT (10- 7 a.m.!) the night before these photos were taken, all I know is what I see here: that she was the most well behaved newborn model I’ve ever had, and I’ve had some good ones. Hopefully someone got some sleep there…
Read MoreThree words you don’t hear together every day: sea creature gummies
I think the only thing better than gummy sea creatures in Will’s opinion is gummy sea creatures on a stick. This spectacular confection came from his Auntie Melissa along with his birthday present, isn’t it something? He was very good about eating just one piece a day and about sharing it with his brother, though…
Read MoreDid someone say blueberries?
I swear I heard someone around here promising a blueberry post. Not what you had in mind, maybe, but here you go. More soon. Hard to pick them, cook them AND post about them, as it turns out. For more Best Shot Monday, you know where to go!
Read MoreIn lieu of Food Friday: Harp Seal Release
I’m out of town for the day, and if I was a super techno-blogger I would research and write and post from my phone but….I am not. So Food Friday: Blueberries will appear tomorrow. If you’ve got something you’re sharing on your site today, please leave it in the comments tomorrow! * * * Will…
Read MoreMilestone Moments, Part 2
Here’s a milestone for you: Two-year-old boy runs into a HEDGE of poison ivy and highly-allergic mother has to hoist him out of the plant material. He’s practically got it made into a laurel wreath around his head by the time I extricate him, and we still SOMEHOW MANAGED TO AVOID IT. Except for the…
Read MoreFour-Year-Olds DO Nap!
What I saw in the back of my car after a morning of berry picking and ice cream eating last week. Black raspberry ice cream, though you probably guessed that already. Dear Friend of Will Who Told Him That He Doesn’t Need to Take Naps Anymore Now That He Is Four, A) Not true B)…
Read MoreFood Friday: Ice Cream and What to Do With It, Part 1 (The Chipwich)
I know. You’re reading that headline and wondering what the HECK is wrong with me, since you have never had any trouble putting away a delicious cone of ice cream, and why mess with a good thing? Here’s why. Ice cream in a bowl (or from the pint, if we’re being honest) can be so…
Read MoreThe Sea Glass Stoop
Photographer Stacy hosts a little photo challenge each week, called Theme Thursday. This week’s theme is Summer Fun, and while I am rarely organized enough to match up the images on my camera with the right theme each week, I love seeing all the creative interpretations on the themes each week. This week, since I…
Read MoreConstruction Cake Returns
We celebrated Will’s fourth birthday yesterday, and as you can see, it was a day of glorious celebration and excess for him, starting with breakfast out and a stack of pancakes bigger than his head. That’s birthday frog out to breakfast with us, a present from his friend Lydia when he was still a wee…
Read MoreHow to Charm Me
Tell me Henry “is soooooo cute, Mom. I want us to have another baby in our family.” And then, a few days later, tell me that when you are a “big man” you want to “get married when Henry gets married, so you can always live together.” –William, age FOUR IN JUST SIX DAYS as…
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