Today I had a wonderful discussion with a new friend about whether or not we’re ruining our kids. We lamented the tension between being a nurturing, involved mom and…
Continue ReadingThere is a good reason why our family is at the beach. It’s the same reason Nate is naked. (And, yes the reason he is playing some sort…
Continue ReadingToday’s FAQ is with Nate. We’re here to discuss Nate’s phenomenal gaming skills…specifically his skill at finding anyone with an iPad in a one-mile radius. FAQ #1: Who…
Continue ReadingDear Catie… I’m writing this on the day of your last volleyball game. Your coach predicts you might win this game, which is good news for your team.…
Continue ReadingWhen I was growing up in Galveston during the ’70s and ’80s, we had one shopping mall. Galvez Mall was the perfect size for our small-ish city. There…
Continue ReadingToday’s FAQ is with Sam, who loves to help in the kitchen play around with small electronics. We’re talking about yesterday’s cookie disaster. It wasn’t pretty. FAQ #1:…
Continue ReadingWhen I found out I was pregnant with Nate, the twins had just turned two. Catie was five, and we had moved into our new house a few…
Continue ReadingI just finished reading Animal Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. I didn’t totally love the book, but I did agree with one point the author reiterates over and…
Continue ReadingToday’s FAQ is with Madison, our 14-year-old Cocker Spaniel. She’s here to disprove the conventional wisdom, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” Madison’s newest trick is…
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