We had a typically busy Saturday with gymnastics and soccer followed by a late lunch out, but it seemed somehow more excellent than usual. Before and after M’s soccer game there were games with kids and parents we know, so it was social. And beyond that, my little family is just funny. I started to … [Read more…]
I completely forgot to share previous posts about Halloween Treats like popcorn balls or Jack-o-Lantern oranges or pumpkin cheeseball. That’s because I’m barely ready for Halloween. Yesterday someone wrote a letter to the editor in the Daily Gazette about Books for Treats. Um, hello? Why didn’t I think of the unbelievably excellent idea to hand … [Read more…]
At Target today I scooped up a ton of Fancy Feast cat food. It’s my cat’s food of choice, and we needed some, but there was also one of those Target gift card deals, so we stocked up. And then, as we checked out, the cashier was remarking on the good deal. “I wish my … [Read more…]
We had J’s birthday party. It was small: she’s got a group of 3 other girls with whom she likes to “play pandas” at recess. I don’t really know how you play pandas–I think that they’re pretending to be panda bears? And it’s a pretend game that they all love, and occasionally some other girls … [Read more…]
Let me tell you about my children’s names. Or, not exactly. When I started this blog I was squeamish about having our identity out there, so I only gave my family members’ initials, and I never included current pictures of the girls’ faces. It’s gotten to be a little bit silly at this point, since … [Read more…]
First, I was on WNYT’s Newschannel 13 Live at Noon yesterday, and you can watch it here. You might have to scroll down a bit to “Fun Fall Activities.” I haven’t watched it, but I do remember that I spoke very, very quickly. I think if I watched I’d just focus on what I didn’t … [Read more…]
Wonder what we do on a Friday night? Well, last night, we each spent some time trying to move a dried apricot from our forehead into our mouth just by changing our facial expressions. Today was busy. M headed to a rec soccer game while J went to gymnastics. Then we all picked J up … [Read more…]
I’ve let all these links pile up again, so it’s quite possible they’re all old news to you by now. But in case you missed them. . . No Fate But What We Make has a collection of some of the most fabulous treehouses you’ll ever see. Gawker.com has this super-unbelievably fabulous woman singing ‘Total … [Read more…]
One of the items on my camping menu was my new salad obsession, a Kale Salad with Pecorino and Walnut from Smitten Kitchen. Oh, man. I love it so! Even though I’m only doing a half-share with the CSA this year, I’ve been getting tons of greens (this week a bunch of kale, bok choy, … [Read more…]
Our camping trip over the weekend was at Little Sand Point on Lake Piseco in the Adirondacks. Cute W had picked a few possibilities, and I also appreciated getting a bit more information from A Single City Mom’s Guide to Camping, too. You’ll remember that  I mentioned that I had a little panic attack … [Read more…]
