A Taste of Christmas

A Taste of Christmas

Jul 17, 2016 | Joseph | 0 comments

I made Peruvian chicken, with yellow rice and black beans on the side. The rice had turmeric, coriander and saffron in it (three flavors the kids aren’t used to), plus cumin and cinnamon, so I wasn’t sure how it would go over. I asked them if they liked...
New Baby in Real Life

New Baby in Real Life

May 24, 2016 | Joseph | 2 comments

We welcomed new little sister, Annika Eileen, on May 19th. The kids spent a lot of time watching and feeling my growing belly (“baby movements time!” followed story time in the evenings) and imagining what it would be like when she arrived.  When the...

Teenager

Apr 20, 2016 | Joseph | 1 comment

Joseph: Mom, I’m going to start to be a teenager. Me: What does that mean? J: It means you walk like this…(he demonstrates, walking slowly while swinging his arms), and saying things are “swag.” Me: Swag? What does that mean? J: It can mean...
When I Grow Up

When I Grow Up

Apr 19, 2016 | Joseph, Madeline | 1 comment

Maddie: I’m going to be a spy when I get big. Joseph: Maddie, you know being a spy takes more than just looking at stuff through a magnifying glass. You have to carry suicide pills everywhere you go! It’s a dangerous job! Me: I’m sure there are safer...
Dinner Party

Dinner Party

Apr 8, 2016 | Joseph, Madeline | 1 comment

Noah and Maddie came home and started up a dance party. Joseph joined in. They asked Noah what they could do after the dance party and he said, “a dinner party” meaning, dinner. They took it to mean something way more exciting. I was handed a note at...