As most of you know, Tad has a “lovey.”  His is Bunny, this now much-loved and many-times-washed bunny blanket (a gift from Great-Grandma when we found out he was a boy).  Bunny has been with him in the best of times (Bunny was in the carry-on diaper bag on our recent trip to Disneyland, because […]

Ane is at Sports Camp this week - our church’s version of Vacation Bible School.  The older kids get to pick a sport (basketball, soccer, or cheerleading), while the younger kids (ages 3 to pre-kindergarten) get to sample everything, jump on the bouncy house, and do some crafts.  I kept Tad out of it this […]

No, not the Lord of the Rings.  Ane’s ring.  The one ring which, for 12 hours, had us going crazy.
When we were at Knott’s Berry Farm, I discovered a little jewelry stand which specialized in silver and turquoise pieces.  Turquoise is the birthstone for December (if you want a “sparkly” gem, you get blue topaz), […]

My new standard line when Ane asks for something is, “I’ll think about it.”
Can I play on the computer?  I’ll think about it.
Can I have some juice?  I’ll think about it.
Can I have a pony?  I’ll think about it.
Can we get rid of Tad?  I’ll… NO!
A couple of days ago, she approached me with a […]