Monday in Manhattan
While in NYC a couple of weeks ago, I offered the girls the choice between a trip on the Circle Line or a visit to the top of the Empire State Building. The unanimous response was in favor of the Empire State Building. I don’t quite get the reasoning, but I think it had to
evie’s ready – 21 may 2011
We spent the day getting ready and packing up the car. And now we are just waiting until it is time to go early tomorrow morning….
packing it all in
Chloe and I spent the morning buying food and getting ready to get ready. We picked up around the house, ran to the store and organized. Rob and Camille got home and we all got to work. Everyone pitching in and running down the packing list in order, we had everything pulled together quickly. I
Out West Trip: Day -1 (Packing)
Yikes! We are just about all set now! All the lists have been taken care of and now the family is relaxing, playing games and having fun for the evening. We leave bright and early in the morning!! Today’s preparations included: Chloe and I went shopping for “road trip food”. We did a final load
Out West Trip: Day -2
The day is almost here! I’m getting excited; I still have a lot to get done, but it is getting there. We’ll be ready to go early on Sunday! Today’s preparations included: Cleaning up the house. Included cleaning out the fridge, the turtle’s cage, the girls’ rooms, and oh so much more (3+ hours worth!).
clean kitchen – 20 may 2011
I spent too many hours today cleaning and organizing around the house. It felt great to finally get it all done. Now we can begin packing finally!
fast and slow
We’re in the midst of preparations for the “epic trip out west”. One more full day left until we hit the road. Packing that has been done: 0. But packing != preparations. Obviously. I’ve been getting my ducks in a row. Packing lists are growing. To-do lists, shrinking, thankfully. The house is now very, very
yogurt tap – 19 may 2011
After seeing The Deedle Deedle Dees concert at Little Shop of Stories, we walked across the square and the girls had a treat — Yogurt Tap!
Out West Trip: Day -3 (Post Office)
The day is almost here! I’m getting excited; I still have a lot to get done, but it is getting there. We’ll be ready to go early on Sunday! Today’s preparations included: We bought postcard stamps so we can mail postcards to our friends while we are on the road. We tried to put a
Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF)
Last weekend, we headed out of town to just east of Asheville, for a weekend of camping, music, outdoor activities and, well, rain. We’ve been three times previously (Fall 2010, Spring 2010 and Fall 2009). Every trip has been different. The first time, Rob didn’t come. THe second time Rob came up on Saturday. The
Planning a Trip: Step 4 – Make Lists
As we approach our trip, I’m in a big “making lists” mode. What have a made lists of? I know what that needs … a meta-list. People we might be able to see on our trip. Addresses for postcards. Packing lists: Clothes Toiletries Diversions Camping stuff Food prep Food Travel Music for the road Books
electronics – 18 apr 2011
One of our tasks for today was to gather all the electronics stuff that we want to take and to update the iPods and iPads with books and music …
what i learned today
parentling: Free-Range Kids: โI Was Kidnapped as a Kid, and Lenore Is Wrong.โ The Atlantic: Let Kids Play With Fire, and Other Rules for Good Parenting Daddy Dream Life: Leave The TV At Home! The DS Too! work: Slate: The Rise of “Logical Punctuation”. pine lake: PIne Lake The Blog: Unincorporated DeKalb music: All Songs
Out West Trip: Day -4 (Sorting Electronics)
I’m starting to panic about our forthcoming trip. Granted, it is not a “sell the house, travel the world trip”, but the idea of trying to fit everything into Evie that we might need on our five week trip through the west is still stressing me out. Today’s preparations included: Organized an “Out West” playlist
chloe’s journal – 17 may 2011
This afternoon we stopped at Target to pick up a few more things on our trip shopping list. The girls bought notebooks and a few simple art supplies…
My Happiness Project continues.
I realize that I’ve been fairly quiet here in regards to my Happiness Project. I just haven’t had much to say, and I don’t want to bore you all… I’ve been making progress on this month’s topic (Diet), but not as much as I’d like. Since I feel myself slipping a bit, this public admission
Out West Trip: Day -5 (More Preparations)
I’m starting to panic about our forthcoming trip. Granted, it is not a “sell the house, travel the world trip”, but the idea of trying to fit everything into Evie
Travel Tuesday: Weekly Favorites for 17 May 2011
I’m almost caught up from last weekend’s camping trip, and now it is time to pack for our big trip out west! … I love what I’ve been reading out there on the web, and I’d love to share my highlights with you. Here are some of my favorites from the week: 1 Dad, 1
preparations – 16 may 2011
And were are down to under a week before we are to hit the road for our big trip. Today’s preparations include prepping the homeschooling that needs to come along with us.
Out West Trip: Day -6 (Initial Preparations)
I’m starting to panic about our forthcoming trip. Granted, it is not a “sell the house, travel the world trip”, but the idea of trying to fit everything into Evie that we might need on our five week trip through the west is still stressing me out. Today’s preparations include: I checked on June weather
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