Good for a giggle
I was in the middle of a really frustrating dream in which I had an important meeting to get to and this well-meaning but bothersome person was causing me more and more problems. Just as I was about to lose it, a big, wet, dog tongue came into the dream and slurped my face. Then another. And another. Until, in the dream, I was laughing so hard that I woke myself up.
Both Kiera and Graidy were huddled on top … Read More
Do you see that?
I see that. Do you see that?
I see that!
Hey Finn, ya wanna look?
Nah, I’m busy. You guys take care of it.… Read More
This morning, Graidy was annoying Kiera, as he often does — he’s a playful goofball and she’s always on the job — so she took matters into her own hands. She pawed open the sliding glass door, and Graidy dashed out to see if there was anything fun outside to bark at. (He’s also easily amused). Okay, maybe that’s not so unusual, since I’ve previously told you that Kiera can open nearly every door in this house. But then she … Read More
I was raised by a father who taught me how to be creative, resourceful, and self-reliant. There’s little I can’t fix and not much that I can’t build–up to and including completely renovating a house by myself.
All the tools in the garage (and there are lots) are mine. In other words, I’m handy. And I love to invent things and improve on things that are less than perfectly designed.
Which also makes me a little bit of a gadget … Read More
“Mom, can I take the train in to Boston to go to a Red Sox game with Dan?”
“Just you and Dan?”
(Both kids are only 16. Dan is one of Cait’s many guy friends.)
“Yep.”
“How come he’s inviting you and not one of his buddies?”
“They’re all Yankees fans. I’m the only Red Sox fan he knows.”
(What my daughter also fails to mention is that she lives for adventure!)
“Where does the train get in? How far … Read More
Kiera is too old now and the chronic lyme has taken its toll, but boy did we used to have fun “definitely working together…” ! If you’d like to see what’s possible, here’s some unbelievable sheep herding in action.… Read More
Okay, so this shoebox of books I keep in my car isn’t technically a Kindle, but for me it serves the same purpose. Aside from the fact that my shoebox only holds around six books vs Kindle’s 1,500, it does provide a serviceable selection of reading material at a moment’s notice.
With all the waiting I do for Cait from after-school sports these days, I’m always sitting around with time to spare. Having a handy book helps pass the time.… Read More
A friend with dogs and kids sent me one of those “Been there, done that” emails. It read:
Life really boils down to two essential questions.
1. Should I get a dog? Or…
2. Should I have children?
I’d have to say on behalf of those of us who have “been there and done that,” having a dog first definitely helps to develop important skills you’ll need later as a parent. At the very least, there’s a good likelihood your … Read More
