To The ‘Burbs

January 10, 2012

One of the reasons we moved to our new town in the suburbs was to be closer to family. Mine, his, ours. My parents help us out a lot, and we are so thankful. I like to think they get a little something out of it too – namely time with their best girls (and [...]

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Airplane!

November 23, 2011

Yesterday we flew up to Northern California to spend Thanksgiving at Mike’s parents’ house. Mike’s sister Monica and her family drove up from LA a few days ago. We’d been prepping Annie for the trip for a week. We’d say, “We’re going to go on an airplane! In the sky! And when we land we’re [...]

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Gonna Dress You Up

September 27, 2011

My sweet niece Michaela turned two on Saturday, so off we went to her house to celebrate. Michaela was dressed for the occasion: The chicest rock star fairy around It turns out Michaela had received some dress up clothes for her birthday. Annie was intrigued. Your crazy outfit looks like fun! I want one! Annie’s [...]

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Four’s A Crowd

July 7, 2011

Last Sunday Mike, Annie and I spent the night at Mike’s sister’s house. His sister and brother in law were having a much-deserved overnight away, so we minded our nephews and niece. When we arrived, my nephews Spencer (six and a half years old) and Danny (four) were jumping up and down with excitement. Mike [...]

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What About The Children?!

June 15, 2011

Yesterday my nephew graduated from kindergarten. I remember the day I graduated from kindergarten. Each breath was heavy with excitement. My parents’ pride was thick in the air. I felt accomplished. Oh wait. I didn’t. Because there wasn’t kindergarten graduation. On the last day of school I’m pretty sure my teacher just pushed us out [...]

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Naked Mother’s Day

May 9, 2011

Yesterday was Mother’s Day, which meant I got to go to bed early and sleep in late. It was lovely. Mike brought Annabel into bed to wake me up with head butts and slobbery kisses. I held her tight, and gave her two kisses. We had brunch with Mike’s parents in Half Moon Bay, and [...]

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