For those of you who were wondering, the TU’s Albany blog has a post on what happened to the playground in Lincoln Park. Meanwhile, their Youth Arts blog has a post on a casting call from the Cohoes Music Hall for kids 5-8 to act in “A Christmas Carol” and another post about joining the … [Read more…]
I was with J at bedtime, and I asked her if she was ready to turn off the light, and she said, “No, I need more time for kissing and rejoicing you!” Very adorable. And then, moments later, she told me that she was very sad about something, and after a few minutes I understand … [Read more…]
We were married and for the longest time, we didn’t want a baby yet. And then, we did. I’d had a mental checklist of pregnancy pre-requisites: love, a career path, and a place to live that didn’t feel unhygienic. This last requirement wasn’t easy while living in New York City on a budget. The checklist … [Read more…]
Today I was chatting with friends at a playground when one of them told me that she gets mad when I don’t post every day. Really? I do try to post every day, but the late August-early September transition is one of my least favorite times of the year.  The girls and I are discombobulated … [Read more…]
We’ve got a tremendously busy weekend coming up. Here’s what I’ve found: All Weekend: There’s the Tug Boat Roundup in Waterford. The Shaker Heritage Society in Albany is having their Fall Harvest Craft Fair from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Family activities and pony rides. It’s $4/person. It’s Clifton Park’s Annual … [Read more…]
M started third grade, which I still consider to be the Most Difficult Grade Ever, with 2nd place going to my first year of graduate school. Not that I’m telling her that. I don’t have to worry, though, because she currently appears to have no school anxiety whatsoever. This morning, as I was packing her … [Read more…]
Cute W and I had a date last night: we saw The Kids Are All Right. Loved it. Seriously: I laughed, I cried. Anyway, this week is pretty quiet. If you’re already to move right into fall, many of the local orchards already have apples for picking your own. The weather’s looking pretty good, so … [Read more…]
Cute W had two soccer practices today. I might be biased, but I think that he’s an excellent coach. Actually, I am biased. In fact, the other night, we were eating dinner, and M said, “Mommy’s got [words distorted by excessive giggling]”. What? We asked. Except J: she seemed to understand already. Maybe they’d discussed … [Read more…]
If you’re interested in library programs, now’s the time to check into them, since some libraries require that you register the kids for a whole series. This is also a good time to check into classes in general. Music studios, gyms, and schools of all kinds will often let you attend a sample class or … [Read more…]
Hey everybody! Hannah’s Hope Fund won the $250 K grant. Thanks to everyone who voted. And now, for some sad news. Remember how I callously blew you off to make myself some cookies last night? Well, just as I was about to begin cooking, I plunged into a horrifying and mysterious stomach-related illness. At first … [Read more…]
