Turning forty!
on Feb 12, 2009I knew this day would come. A lady nicely asked me today if I was Emmeline's GRANDMA. Ouch. Now, I am still 39 although this is the month I turn 40. As in, "Hey mom, I'm FOURteen, Emmeline is FOUR months old and you are turning FORty.

Please, mommy, can I? Can I? Can I?
on Feb 9, 2009 in parenting laptops What you see above is a plea from Suzanna, which we found on our bed. Here it is in type form: Dear Mom, I think you should give me my own laptop for a few reasons. One, all my friends have their own laptops. Megan, Brian, and Chloe all have laptops...

Puh leeeeease, mom, puh leeeeeease?
on Feb 9, 2009 in parenting laptops What you see above is a plea from Suzanna, which we found on our bed. Here it is in type form:Dear Mom, I think you should give me my own laptop for a few reasons.One, all my friends have their own laptops. Megan, Brian, and Chloe all have laptops to...

Sleepless Nights
on Feb 4, 2009Ohhhh ... it's coming back to me. Babies with colds, unable to sleep or really breathe. The stuff of nightmares and creator of wrinkles.Poor Emmeline is so congested AND has a runny nose. Cancelled her four month check up for today; no shots on top o

New York, New York
on Jan 30, 2009 in kids large families trips babies travels Our trip to New York was great! What an incredible place! Of course we encountered blurps we did not forsee -- like losing Emmeline's sling on the first leg of the trip. Ultimately we carried her everywhere and she was as happy as could be. See

Golden Key
on Jan 18, 2009Our neighborhood k-8 public school is great. Not just fine or adequate but really, really incredible. We have art, music, Spanish, and a plethora of before and after school classes. In the lower grades there are two classes, each with 13-16 stu...

Introduction... drum roll please!
on Jan 15, 2009 in Introductions Well, hi everyone! Time for official introductions! Cast of characters:Elizabeth -- La Mama. The Boss. Whatever the name, I'm it! Before our children were born I was a public school teacher -- 7th grade. Now I use my energies to raise our five childr