Like a shepherd

No one here is a ninja

This is the conversation I had with the 1st Grader's teacher last week when I stopped by the school for a meeting. Teacher: I need to ask you a question. Me: OK. Sure. Teacher {in total seriousness}: Is your husband training to be a ninja warrior? Me: Um, no. Teacher: Well, I mean the show. Is … [Read more...]

Safe and sound(s)

Do you know what's a little bit creepy? Yes, Fisher-Price "Laugh and Learn" Purse, I'm looking at you. Don't be fooled by its sweet coloring and giddy smile. Because sometimes late at night when the house is quiet, this little purse makes intermittent zipping and laughing noises without warning … [Read more...]

Meet our fleet

I know it's a new year and all the talk is focused on "out with the old, in with the new" and such. But, sometimes old is just better. As is the case with kids and their attachments. Old means tried and true. Broken in. Trusted. Special. Each one of the girls has bonded with a specific stuffed … [Read more...]

Christmas and other old news from “way back” in 2013

I feel like I've taken such a long break from blogging that I don't know how to get back into it. It seems strange to do a Christmas recap when that was "way back in 2013" as the 1st Grader told me this morning. I think most people who blog are using this week to write about the new year and … [Read more...]