The Baby and The Baby

This is The Baby. Not to be confused with Nathan, whom we refer to as "The Baby." We bought this doll for Ethan the Christmas before his brother was born. His father was slightly against it, but I thought it... Read "The Baby and The Baby" »

Falling leaves

To say that this autumn was the most spectacular one I can remember in the last 10 years is an understatement. It started about 5 weeks ago and finally seems to be on its last leg. I remember years... Read "Falling leaves" »

Better late than never

We are always running a little behind around here. Okay, so last year we made a gingerbread house in the middle of January. The important thing is WE MADE A GINGERBREAD HOUSE!! So last night we carved pumpkins. What can... Read "Better late than never" »

We are totally going with the Flying Squirrel suggestion

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Some people are taking this PBS gig a little too seriously

When we talked about starting this blog a year and a half ago, my PBS peeps were adamant. If we were going to do this blog, they wanted to be sure that we were not perceived as PBS patsies.... Read "Some people are taking this PBS gig a little too seriously" »

Some things you can't pull over on the kids

This past Saturday we spent the day at the National Book Festival. Standby for lots of great videos from interviews with your favorite authors of kid's books. It was a blast. But it was not without some entertaining parenting moments.... Read "Some things you can't pull over on the kids" »

The National Book Festival and Sid the Science Kid

My husband looked at me with trepidation. Derek: I don't think you want to do that. Ethan: Do what, dad? Daddaddaddaddaddad? Kristen: Ethan, did we tell you what we are going to do this weekend? Derek: Babe... Ethan: What, Mom?... Read "The National Book Festival and Sid the Science Kid" »