I had a very productive parent-teacher conference with Rerun’s teachers yesterday.  We discussed his academic achievements, and discussed ways of keeping him focused and calm at school, especially when he gets frustrated.  We’re going to introduce some of the same strategies that we’ve used with Tad, and see if they work effectively. But after the […]

Okay, the kids are addicted.  Wherever Ane, leads, Tad and Rerun follow.  But I buy the kid a bow tie, thinking about next Halloween, and this happens: So much for next Halloween.  These were taken Friday night.  He insisted on wearing the shirt and bow tie all day Saturday.  Then he wanted to wear them […]

This picture was taken two years ago, and is still one of my most favorite pictures of all time of these two. They were so little! I miss the little stage.

There was a big storm that swept through the area on Tuesday night.  (Of course there was – it ALWAYS storms when Ressis is here!)  While we managed to hang on to our power this time (unlike in August), the school district was hit hard.  By Wednesday morning, 22 of 31 schools had no power, […]