by Annie | May 24, 2014 | On the Home Front
The week has been one of highs and lows. There was hail and the highest temps we’ve had so far. Gemma abstained from naps twice then fell asleep before noon two days in a row. The dishwasher was leaking and the suburban was in the shop two separate times for two...
by Annie | May 20, 2014 | Kids!
Last Friday morning it was very quiet and still. Too quiet and still. “Gemma?” I called. “Where’d you go?” *** Backstory – In an effort to annoy the ever-lovin’ life out of Tess, when she was herself stealing pacis, Max began...
by Annie | May 16, 2014 | Bookin' it, Kids!
There are 8 of us in the house and 6 of us can read. Though Gemma is not of that number, she still has her favorite books. There are three at the moment, actually. These titles are carted about with her everywhere and if you visit, you will be asked to read one of...
by Annie | May 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
Tess has learned how to blow bubble gum bubbles! In other news, gum is from the devil. Art is the favorite subject at the moment. In other news, I am taking suggestions for how to store piles of artwork. I cut the girls’ bangs this week. In other news, the boys...
by Annie | May 12, 2014 | Kids!, On the Home Front
There is just something about the boys leading the way. It has shaped the dynamics of our family in the same way that 4 girls all in row has. Yes, it has made the girls more daring. Yes, our girls do things they wouldn’t have thought of on their own and find...
