Before it starts February break always seems like a long stretch, and now I already feel like it’s going to fly by. . . am I nutty, or does anyone else feel like that? Today was sort of our “business” day, because we had two classes from our usual routine that were scheduled for the … [Read more…]
Sunday was Cute W’s birthday, and we ended up having an impromptu lunch party at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que in Troy. We’d visited the one in Rochester, but this was my first time here in Troy. Yes, I know: I try all these vegetarian and vegan recipes (like here and here), but the truth is, I love … [Read more…]
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. I only want a week off from school in the middle of February if airplane tickets to someplace tropical come with it. Yeah, I know, I know: embrace winter! I’ve really enjoyed this winter, but those two days of balmy weather were just plain cruel. I … [Read more…]
Those oh-so-helpful folks at All Over Albany shared that a bunch of videos are available from the recent TEDxAlbany event. I’m excited to check these local ones out, because I love me some TED Talks. Speaking of things I love, I also love Girl Power Books, so I was excited when Lisa Belkin over at … [Read more…]
Recently we went to our friends’ house to try out their new homemade ice rink. So, first of all? Completely jealous. Seriously, it’s awesome. Unfortunately we have a small, sloping little yard, so no matter how much I pine (and whine), it’s just not meant to be for us. But maybe you could try it. … [Read more…]
As you know, my children take great pride in packing for trips with minimal help from me. Along with their clothes, they usually pick out just a few personal essentials. J brought her small flowered case along to Jiminy Peak. Ever wonder what a six-year-old girl deems essential? Cute, right? I’m over tired, laundering like … [Read more…]
I’ve mentioned sun catchers in the blog before, but we recently made up a new batch, so I thought that I’d share some photos. It’s fun and easy even for a toddler, and my 6- and 8-year-olds were completely engrossed in their sun catcher designs. Of course, adding water means that you can’t place things … [Read more…]
Yesterday I decided to make some maple candy, Laura Ingalls-style. This was mostly for my own mysterious reasons, which I choose not to share at this time, thank you. The silly thing is, my kids don’t even like maple syrup. I don’t know why. I think they’re crazy. Every time we have pancakes, I curse … [Read more…]
We’re very excited at our house, because we’re leaving for Jiminy Peak on Sunday. We went on the same trip last year, too. Which somehow feels like a million years ago, not just because it was warm and rainy for that trip, but because I’d just recently started the blog. I created the Capital District … [Read more…]
So about half an hour ago I was, uh, sitting down when I reached over and noticed this: I’m actually delighted with the thoughtfulness and effort, even if the execution wasn’t quite flawless.
