We finally made it to SPAC to see the New York City Ballet! I’ve been meaning to go for years. They’re here, for what? Two weeks or so each summer? And every year I’m either away on vacation or it’s storming on the night I planned to go or something else ridiculous happens to thwart … [Read more…]
We extended our weekend away and only arrived home a few hours ago. I have a ton of accumulated outings for the blog, but no energy to go into them tonight. Luckily we have a couple of weeks of absolutely no travel, so hopefully I’ll be able to catch my breath and catch up with … [Read more…]
Sorry that I’ve been such a slacker. Yesterday we visited the National Zoo, today it was the National Museum of American History. In fact, this morning I was standing in front of the Greensboro Lunch Counter trying to explain its historical significance to M when she interrupted me. “Mom,” she said. “Stop explaining it to … [Read more…]
Hey. We’re in Washington, DC. Yes, it’s a little bit too much travel too quickly, but it couldn’t be avoided. Hence my tardy post. Also, perhaps some slacking tomorrow. My children were keeping me humble today. Four actual quotes, all today: M: “What’s that on your shirt?” [answer: streaks of deodorant] M: “What’s that on … [Read more…]
A reader asked on Facebook: I would love some reviews of the pools at Saratoga State Park. Which is better? Are they typically crowded? Worth the drive from Schenectady? Appropriate for 1 year-old, 3-year-old, 8-year-old? Tips from other moms? I’ve never gone swimming there (and won’t, of course, today)–anybody else have advice to share?
This whole no-pool thing has seriously got me down. I mean, if it were rainy, I could feel okay about indoor activities, but it’s so gorgeous that we all feel compelled to be outside, but without a stream or a sprinkler or a pool, it’s a little depressing. Today the ice cream truck came by, … [Read more…]
Perfect pool weather! Or beach weather! Alas, we’re not getting wet. In fact, when J was offered the opportunity to go swimming with a friend today, she refused out of pure sisterly loyalty. So in our search for dry-but-fun outdoor activities, an obvious one was mini-golf. For the 4th of July, we decided to go … [Read more…]
Happy 4th of July! Yes, I’ll be telling you about the week ahead. But I figured that I should get this vacation story out of the way for those who have expressed concern. Before our Lake Placid vacation together, I was chatting on the phone with my sister. “I bought all the kids water shoes … [Read more…]
We’re beginning to breathe a bit easier after being suffocated by damp & smelly laundry for a day or two. Actually, the household’s been slightly more chaotic than usual because in addition to getting things organized after the vacation, we’ve been processing New Acquisitions. First, M’s ceiling fan died, so there was shopping and choosing … [Read more…]
First, a little art camp news to pass along to you. Someone wrote to tell me (well, us really) about Omi International Arts Center in Ghent and its art camps for kids from ages 5 to teens. I also heard from the Arts Center of the Capital Region in Troy that they have so many … [Read more…]
