On July 15, the day after that last post, I took the boys on another amazing bike ride. We waved at train conductors, truck drivers, and shipmates, and I marveled at how cool it is to live in a port city. We rode for a very long time, passing dozens of cyclists, as it was…
Wooking for Wions
Our morning activity today was another long bike ride. I’ve discovered a long, straight, mostly flat path along the mighty Mississip, and I rode along it for a handful of miles today, towing 65 pounds of boy along with me. 40 pounds of boy – that is, Jack – noticed the “Audubon Zoo” sign as…
Seven Qualities I Want
I have been inspired by two favorite bloggers today: magic cookie and R. I’ll answer magic cookie’s question first, and maybe steal R’s idea tomorrow, because I like them both, and it makes a change from talking about potty training! Magic Cookie is reading a book about thoughtful parenting. It’s a book with which I…
Summer Days
We’ve settled into a little rhythm, here. I am supposed to be working, but my professor has yet to respond to my messages and emails, so I’m taking the time for what it is – a break from work, and immersion in my children. It’s fun to dip into their all-day lives, like slipping into…
O Solo Mio
I’m a solo parent, on day four of an eleven day jig without the husband. OMG I’m frackin’ tired. I’m potty training Jack, and he’s doing pretty well. In the opposite of most kids I know, he is great at #2 but having a harder time making it for #1. But anyway, approximately a zillion…