I have been hanging out with Grandma and Gichan’s dog Talli over this week.  Grandma and Gichan are on vacation, and while Auntie is home, she’s working and a school day is a long time to wait for a potty break. But never fear, Talli is busy standing guard against any incursions by squirrel gangs […]

Yes, it is true – the kids are finally back in school! And yes, Monday was rather brutal.  Ane managed to get herself up and moving, but the boys tried fighting me tooth and nail.  Thumper – yes, Thumper! – spent time screaming at me about being told to get dressed instead of getting to […]

Week 2 of Tad’s new sculpture in art class. His teacher reported that he is having a hard time making himself take the time to smooth his clay and get the surface right. But she also reports that he is making the effort to do a complete job. Any guesses on what he is making?

This last Sunday, our dear friend Best Babysitter celebrated her wedding with a small reception at a local restaurant. This included a reciting of vows, which I didn’t know was scheduled (and then spent the time trying to keep the volume on Thumper’s iPad turned down).  The older boys, though… As Tad said: “Ewww, they’re […]