First, the request: after all of that 4H talk, I had to add the links to my Big Ol’ List. Which meant that I ended up adding various kid-oriented organizations. Which reminded me, again, about Girls on the Run.  The closest local group is still too far, based out of Glens Falls. So. . . … [Read more…]
I have both girls home sick with me (strep and ear infection), which has completely thrown me off. M is pathetic and deeply angry. She didn’t want to go to the doctor, said she was fine, stamped out to the car, and then when I was (in my opinion) vindicated by a treatable diagnosis, she … [Read more…]
Wasn’t Saturday beautiful? The girls spent practically the entire day outside while W and I puttered–he had to finish his picnic table for the auction, and I washed windows and filed and did other boring tasks. There were some neighbor children around, but by far the most exciting attraction outdoors was the oh-so-close-to-us yard sale. … [Read more…]
Another week, another bunch of things to do. Don’t forget all those regularly scheduled events on What about TODAY? Monday, April 26th Get a free pretzel at Philly Soft Pretzel Factory in Clifton Park to celebrate National Pretzel Day (you know, before you go to your special pretzel party and exchange gifts and all. Hey, … [Read more…]
Years and years ago, when my cute husband and I had oodles of kid-free leisure time, we decided to take some swing dancing classes. At the time, I worked in a building near Astor Place in Manhattan, and when I looked into lessons, I was surprised to learn that there was a place in the … [Read more…]
Hey! I’m having a splendid day! Check out this weather, you guys! Awesome! I woke up and noticed that my five-year-old had once again made her own bed and tidied up her room. Then I walked downstairs to find the two girls cuddling and giggling together on the couch. And then I laughed out loud … [Read more…]
I just heard that tonight there’s going to be a Family Dance and Scholastic Bookfair at New Scotland Elementary School. It’s an Earth Day celebration with dances called by Paul Rosenberg. It’s open to the public and it starts at 6:30 pm. I’ve been watching Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution on Hulu, and one thing that’s … [Read more…]
Want to have a little nature adventure in honor of Earth Day? If you haven’t already, you should really try letterboxing. Personally, I have a hard time motivating my kids to do a hike. They need some seriously interesting landscape or a crowd of friends in order to stay engaged. But another great motivator is … [Read more…]
How about this gorgeous day? J is tidying up the playhouse outside, and I organized the garage and finally got around to fertilizing our garden, after removing about 37 itsy-bitsy Maple trees. One of our friends reminded me of a fun activity–taking in a baseball or softball game. Of course, you could trek out to … [Read more…]
You know, sometimes I feel a little bit guilty, because I talk about all of these wonderful things to do, and then I hardly actually get around to doing any of them. When the girls were younger we definitely spent more time going to specially programmed events. These days, if they’re playing happily together, or … [Read more…]
