knocked out
I had grand plans for this weekend. Room of the month for April (a weird set of smaller rooms) was going to get done. The monthly “family” newsletter I enjoy writing was going to be written and sent out. Some new recipes were going to be tested. Not a bit of it got done. Last
chloe – 2 apr 2011
Chloe kept posing for me, forgetting that she had a moustache…
being authentic – step 2
my first step in “being authentic” was to give up saying that I don’t have time. I’m not ready to declare success on this yet, but I’m getting better at it. The next step is to stop doing things to try to impress or get a reaction from others. I do it FAR more than
butter – 1 apr 2011
The girls and I went to the Carlos Museum today for Camille’s “field trip”.., while they were there to see ancient things, I enjoyed seeing the current creations of the Tibetan monks who were there in person creating transient sculptures and mandalas.
the grass is greener
Thinking more about the book I’m really, really digging … The Happiness Project: Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun by Gretchen Rubin. Despite trying to always give other people the benefit of the doubt, I find myself
Photo Friday: Austin’s Captiol 10K
Last weekend, Chloe and I flew to Austin to celebrate my mom’s birthday. While there, we visited the J. Lorraine Ghost Town and also went to the Austin American-Statesman Capital 10K. While the rest of the family participated in the race, Chloe and I took our time getting from starting line to finish line and
camille – 31 mar 2011
Between Chloe’s gymnastics and going for her bike ride, Camille managed to sneak in a little homeschooling.
Being authentic vs. Acting like the person you want to be
Are the goals of being authentic and acting like the person you want to be contradictory? Or are they the same? I’ve been reading The Happiness Project: Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun by Gretchen Rubin recently.
chloe – 30 mar 2011
Chloe with her after dinner carrot.
what i learned today
pine lake: Pine Lake: The Blog: This Little Place kc wildmoon: How a little kitty came in from the cold and almost became a house cat friends: House int he Woods: Spring nursery on the farm honeschooling: Khan AcademyThe Khan Academy is an organization on a mission. We’re a not-for-profit with the goal of changing
flat tire: gymnastics team
As should be incredibly obvious, I love to travel, revisiting old favorites and discovering new spots. But what happens when a traveling parent has a kid whose desire is to stay in one place? How do we compromise? Last week, Chloe tried out for the “training team” at her gymnastics center and was “awarded” a
doctor who – 29 mar 2011
As I was reminded on facebook today, I have no idea about these shows the kids watch. I called him dr. who instead of doctor who. oops.
an apple a day
The girls went to our pediatrician for their annual checkups. Dr. B was surprised to see us — it had been so long since she saw us last that she was sure we had moved away. As it goes, I can’t remember the last non-annual visit we made to the pediatrician other than the one
Travel Tuesday: Weekly Favorites for 29 Mar 2011
After a weekend in Texas, we are now on our way back home; I’m posting this from 30K feet… 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: WanderMom: Motorscooter FreightMy fave RTW blogger has
barbara’s birthday – 28 mar 2011
Barbara pulled out photo albums at her birthday party to show Chloe …
Barbara’s Birthday Missions
If you have tuned in to the Absolutely Mindy show on Sirius/XM Kids Place Live recently, you are likely to be quite familiar with the birthday missions that are loved by all her fans. She comes up with some doozies, sure to make your whole family laugh and remember the birthday for years to come.
Leaving One Kid Behind
Generally when I travel, I either have both girls or no girls (though it is very rare for me to travel solo!). Out of curiosity on Thursday, I looked up fares to Austin for this weekend and was floored by the cheap tickets! Camille had an event at home that she had been wanting to
congress ave bridge – 27 mar 2011
Chloe and I enjoyed our short walk from start line to finish line yesterday. We even managed to beat the winners of the race for once!
coming soon to stores near you
(If they haven’t already arrived, that is…) Strollers complete with DVD players and/or slots for your toddler’s iPad: I did a double take when I saw this at the starting line of today’s Capitol 10K. At first I was disgusted. Isn’t there plenty for a child in a jog stroller to see, especially in the
in jail – 26 mar 2011
Chloe put herself in jail today … in a ghost town in Manor, TX. A very nice place to visit!
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