Age: 1 year, 3 months, 3 weeks Well. I wondered if I'd be able to keep up this blog, and it very much seems like the answer is probably 'not really, no'. So much has happened in the not quite … Continue reading →

Thing 3 began his soccer career this week in the Under 5 division of Loudoun Soccer known as Mini-Soccer. It’s his first experience playing organized sports although he has watched his brothers play soccer and baseball many times. The 45 minute sessions consist of half drill time where everyone gets ...

Thing 3 got a new bed today.  It’s a full-size bed with a trundle underneath for future sleepovers.  He had been in a toddler bed for so long, although it’s not like he was actually sleeping in it. We made mention of it a couple of times but didn’t make a ...

It was a clear, post-hurricane Irene morning for the first day of school today. Thing 2 started first grade, riding the bus for the first time, and Thing 1 is an old pro now in second grade. SuburbanMommy made them endure the yearly ritual of hair combing, collared shirts, ...

Age: 361 days Wow. Charlotte’s nearly one year old but since we’re currently still on our extended road trip of no-interwebnetnesslessness, I might not be able to post on her actual birthday. When we get back I might spend some … Continue reading →

Age: 11 months Happy eleven month birthday, Charlotte! Noticing that we hadn't taken her to be weighed for months, Beth had her put on the scales on Friday. She's put on nearly a kilo since then, and is now 8.46 … Continue reading →

Happy 6th birthday to Thing 2 today! The time really does fly.

Packing the movable feast.

Age: 9 months, 2 weeks, 5 days On Friday morning, after giving me a birthday present, Charlotte went to spend the rest of the day, and the night, with her grandparents. Another birthday present of sorts. While Beth and I … Continue reading →

Age: 9 months, 2 weeks, 3 days It's been a busy week! Beth's on half-term, and has arranged a few trips out for Charlotte and her which means I've actually managed to get some non-baby work done. It also means … Continue reading →