It almost became a close shave, but Ane’s flight arrived last night, just as Hawaii began to lock down. But she made it!  And she brought us treats! It was late and her brothers were already in bed, but they were happy to see her this morning! And she was happy to see them, even […]

My reign is continuing to be glorious. Or something. With no online school and no regular schedule to be had, it is up to me to make sure there is some kind of structure to our lives.  The Webmaster is now officially working from home as well (he got word of that last week, and […]

Thumper’s birthday on Saturday was certainly nothing like I had planned for or imagined.  Not that he really truly noticed that it was his birthday and that something special should have been happening for him.  Poor kid.  How do you celebrate a birthday when you’re supposed to be “socially distancing” during a pandemic? Solution: order […]

Sweet little Thumper, Today you are seven years old, and you are more little boy than baby now.  You are a study in contradictions.  You have the lanky limbs of a boy, but can still snuggle down like a cuddly toddler.  You have an innocent and sweet face, but possess the hacking skills of a […]