Today began with dental check-ups for the girls. It took Olivia quite a long time to warm up to the idea of sitting in the exam chair, but as this particular office caters to children, no one really rushed her. She took her time brushing the scary-looking dentures in this dragon, saying over and over, [...]
Archive for October, 2009
19 Oct
Old favorites, new finds
During our preparations for her party, we discovered that Karyl’s favorite dessert was Lemon Meringue Pie—a fact that surprised her children. They were left wondering, “What else don’t we know about her?” Because my sister-in-law Debbie can’t even say “meringue” without grimacing, I had the pleasure of making this particular dessert (one of the almost [...]
19 Oct
A surprise 60th
My mother-in-law Karyl turned 60 on Saturday. Despite her insistence that we not celebrate the occasion at all, she arrived home from a 10-day vacation to find 40 of her friends and family in her living room. Needless to say she was pretty shocked. We had a fabulous time orchestrating the event—I loved the opportunity [...]
16 Oct
Chocolate chip cookies
We were “boo’ed” again this week–we reciprocated with homemade chocolate chip cookies for two of our neighbors. I have been intending to try a recipe my friend Chuck sent my way, but for the second time now, I’ve only thought of it as I was more than halfway through the one on the back of [...]
14 Oct
Overheard
Ava is still very camera shy these days–she bolts the moment I bring her into focus, and I’m left with a blurry shot of her running away. Still, though, she keeps us entertained… Ava: Mom, do you know why I have a new laugh? Mom: I noticed that! Why? Ava: Because I forgot my old [...]
14 Oct
Olivia Fix
Olivia keeps pretty close tabs on her big sister. Every morning, the very first thing she says is, “Where’s Ava?” We hear that question repeated any time Ava is out of her line of sight for more than a second or two.
12 Oct
Baby O
For the first time in many years, I am not seeing eye-to-eye with my wonderful daycare provider. The issue? She put Olivia in time out. It’s not that I’m opposed to time out—at our house, we call it “room time.” That way it can take place on another floor, and I don’t have to listen [...]
10 Oct
Snow?!
Did it really snow in Nebraska and Wisconsin today? Share your weather reports, please. We woke up to temperatures in the low 30s this morning, perfect for an outdoor event for 70 at 9 am… I am still defrosting, but at least there weren’t sidewalks to shovel. Soon enough, I’m sure.
