Okay, Rerun, you (sort of) win… The Webmaster did not want me to put the glass icicles on the tree this year, because he was convinced Rerun wouldn’t be able to leave them alone.  While Rerun has surprised me (so far) with his restraint regarding the tree, the icicles were being treated like lollipops. So [...]

It’s that time again… time to talk up the kids, and the family, and write the annual Christmas letter. Why can’t everyone just read the blog?  I’m posting here five times a week! (I’m only sort of kidding.) I want to make everyone sound good without bragging.  It’s like writing an annual cover letter for [...]

I am thankful today for my big girl… … who had the salted caramel. For my shark boy… … who is a confirmed chocoholic. And for my ham of a toddler… … who shared Auntie’s espresso chip ice cream… … and insisted on using a spoon… … because he can. I am so blessed and [...]

The scene: Our dinner table.  Dinner was chicken, diced into fettuccine alfredo, and green beans.  Ane has eaten all of the noodles. Ane: (staring at her plate) “Mom, how much of this chicken do I have to eat?” Me: “All of it.  Your brother ate all of his dinner, and you had equal portions.” Ane: [...]