Is anybody else unbelievably chilly? It’s funny how what’s balmy in February suddenly seems quite unbearable when we’ve been spoiled by warm weather. So let’s think summer, okay?  Ready? (Oh, man, I am so ready!!) Free Concerts! Pack yourself a picnic dinner and enjoy the great outdoors. Even when the music doesn’t captivate them, there’s … [Read more…]
After publishing the weekly roundup, I realized that the monthly Sling Babies meeting will be tomorrow, Wednesday, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Guilderland Public Library. Roots & Wisdom will be holding a three week series, Wee Ones in the Garden on Tuesdays, from 10-11 am at the Fehr Avenue Garden in Schenectady. … [Read more…]
So, I’ve just heard that Breathing Room is starting a Baby and Me Yoga class this Sunday at 2 pm (6 mos. to beginning crawlers).  I know, I know: there are all sorts of classes starting all the time. But I know that moms with teensy babies often are looking for anything, anywhere, please-please-please, so … [Read more…]
Hey! I hope you’re all enjoying the weekend. Grab yourself a box of tissues and have some serenity moments. On Being Mom by Anna Quindlen This is something I always give to moms having their first baby. I couldn’t find this on her site or among the Newsweek columns, so this is just a random … [Read more…]
Once again, plenty to do for kids and families in the beautiful, sunshiny, tulip-strewn Capital District! Here’s the weekend list, but as always, you can also check the Big Ol’ List for regularly scheduled events. Headed outside? Don’t forget that the farmers’ markets are all outside now; or take a hike or visit a playground … [Read more…]
I’m feeling uninspired, writing-wise, so I’m going to slack off by sharing some links. First, because OK Go is headlining at Tulip Fest, I remembered their super-cool Rube Goldberg-inspired video. Didja ever see it? And in preparation for Mother’s Day I was looking for my Favorite Anna Quindlen Essay Ever. And while I was looking, … [Read more…]
We went to Washington Park for a picnic dinner tonight. I had this grand scheme that W would take a lovely tulip photo that could be a new header. Unfortunately, it was gorgeous out there today. . . did you notice? So there were all of these random members of the general public who were … [Read more…]
My five-year-old’s all in a dither about Mother’s Day. Our nursery school has a special tea on Friday, and the adult women were strictly prohibited from entering the classroom yesterday as the kids worked on their super-mysterious projects. I peeked through the window, and, as usual in cases like this, the rest of the children … [Read more…]
The weather’s so fabulous that I reluctantly sat down to the computer, completely uninspired about writing anything. And then I realized that I had an old article from when I did a moms’ group newsletter. Presto! I’ve got myself a post! So the timing’s a little off–maybe this is our 7th gardening season? And last … [Read more…]
So, there’s plenty to do, plus some more nice weather later this week. Currently I’m staying cool by sitting around with wet hair and eating yummy frozen mangoes. I’m ready for the thunder storm already! Oh–if you refresh a few times you might see a new picture of the girls and me at the Schenectady’s … [Read more…]
