Dear Rerun, Yes, it is your fourth birthday today!  This has been a year of big transitions for you.  Every time I wonder if you are really maturing and growing and learning, you do something amazing that reminds me just how different raising you is from raising your older sister or older brother.  Maybe being […]

Someone turns 4 years old tomorrow. He kicked off the celebrating with his birthday treat coupon from Barnes & Noble.  When he started, the cookie was as big as his face. I can’t believe his birthday – and his party! – is tomorrow!!!

Thumper is still rooming with the Webmaster and myself, despite our best intentions.  However, even with him down with a cold, his sleep patterns seem to be going through another shift. He’s now becoming easier to simply put down in the pack & play, and we can let him settle himself down to sleep.  This […]

Thumper CAN stand up on his own.  It’s just that he doesn’t LIKE to. For example, if you stand him up and let go, you get a few seconds of standing before he lowers himself to the ground. After three kids who were all anxious to walk (Ane took her first steps shortly after turning […]