An unexpected cast… A single-shodden princess, late for the ball… A lot of ground to cover… A lot of spookiness to ponder… Plus buckets of candy to consume… And an inaugural ride to remember… Makes for one truly exhausting evening…

I do not know what one is supposed to do with a year of preschool art. I do know, it is exactly like ripping out a mother’s heart to throw it away. I know this from personal experience. Since it … Continue reading →

Here are a string of portraits I really, really love. Especially the very first one. Which was (entirely) his idea.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again… whenever possible, host your functions at a festival. Inflatables, pony rides, music, contests… all there for the taking. The only thing missing was the pinata – HUGE, I know. But we … Continue reading →

I refuse to discuss our big girl bed failures this week. Because surely they will turn around by next week, right? Instead, I present you with A NEW BIKE! Bastien is enamored. And frankly, so am I. There is just … Continue reading →

Two years! And he looks GREAT. The doctors just want to see him again every two years to keep an eye on everything. And also they suggested he get his eyes checked regularly and get a developmental evaluation. Sounds easy … Continue reading →