The kids have been really good lately. They are listening, playing, being kind, and helping around the house. We wanted to acknowledge their amazing behavior and decided to take them to the dollar store. I have no idea how it happened… but they both wanted to get whoopsie cushions. In the car ride home theyContinue reading “Little giggles”
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Kindergarten
My little man isn’t so little anymore, and that was made much clearer today when I registered him for Kindergarten. They talked about school bus stops and curriculum and open houses, all the while I’m thinking ‘when did he get old enough to do this?’
Happy birthday dad!
I’m putting together a picnic table kit for my father for his birthday. It comes in a difficult-to-move box that you have to tear open from the trunk of your car. I carried all the pieces to the deck and started assembling them last week. It’s been raining ever since. Today was hot and sunny,Continue reading “Happy birthday dad!”
Walk, run, walk, run
I have a love/hate relationship with running. I’ve never been very good at it, even in school. Inspired by my coworkers and their tread-desks, avoidance of taxis from the airport, and my family who is giving me time away from my two little ones… I decided to start up again. Three miles to start, withContinue reading “Walk, run, walk, run”
Peace
I’ve been going on meandering walks lately, following the sights and sounds, and sometimes using GPS to get me back by the end. Last night I found a little slice of zen and am hoping we’ll have butterflies galore there later this year.
Building a better blog and blogging habit
Registration is now open for the next rounds of Blogging 101 and Writing 101 on WordPress.com — they start on Monday, September 15. http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2014/09/01/blogging-u-september-courses/
Almost finished with my first WordCamp presentation
Last session on the last day. Montreal, you’ve been awesome. ‘Blogging on the go’ slides are available here: https://cloudup.com/c5iyGSaRfyz
Sleep number
Winter is on its way
New trend, I hope it catches on
Burrito Wednesday!