Our local school district has always been big on literacy. At least, that’s what I both remember from my school days, Auntie’s days after I left school, and Ane’s experiences now. When we moved to the district (back in ye olden days of 1987), the elementary school that (eventually) all four of us attended had […]

The date of Rerun’s arrival is drawing VERY close. How do I know? I stopped by the library yesterday, and all the books I checked out are due on the same day he’s due. Yikes.

It was an idea whose time had come. And Grandma told me to. 🙂 We’ve really hit a snag in Tad’s behavior lately. Not that his behavior was perfect and then something went awry, but as he’s gotten older, his lack of self-control becomes more and more apparent. Being as far along as I am, […]

… it’s going to be a chaotic night at Cubbies when the kids get called for “circle time” and the only kid who sits down is Tad. … it’s not going to be a pleasant evening when Ane bursts into tears over her inability to draw a car for her math homework. … that someone […]