Category Archives: family

CJ’s New Kicks

My talented mom -the incomparable “Bubble Wow”- knitted this “Bolero & Booties” set for ClaraJane.  When I saw the picture of them I wrote, “Wow mom those look so special. So Great for this interim weather, and obviously destined to … Continue reading

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How to Get Out of Danger

Gavin:  Baby Sister can’t stay by herself, right? Me:  No. You either! G:  Right. Because we’re KIDS!  And you can’t live without us *either.* M:  That’s right.  I couldn’t. G:  Because then we would get in DANGER.  And I would … Continue reading

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My 4 y/o Big Boy

“UH!  Mamma!  I hurt my BUM!”  my boy calls from his bath. “I hurt the cheek of my bum!” “Which cheek?” I ask. “THIS one!”  Now the re-enactment. “I hurt *this* cheek of my bum, when I sat down on … Continue reading

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Old Car

My Red 1997 “GRBABY” Toyota RAV4 is loudly grinding it’s way up the long, steep Route 2 incline as we head West out of Cambridge to visit cousins. CAR:  BBRBBRBBRBBRBBRBBRBBRBBRBBRBBRBBR… BOY:  Mom, you need to go faster! All the other … Continue reading

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Good Morning!

 

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Bedtime with Bubble Wow

Bedtime is always a magic struggle, and on this (Eve of Easter) night we were extra blessed by the company of Bubble Wow.  Here’s to many more! [4mins, 11secs]

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Splat

Dearest Auntie Jane Ann: As putting something in the mail is simply not realistic for us at the moment, please accept this blog-note as our “Thank You” for the thoughtful cards and gifts you sent us for Easter.  So sweet!  … Continue reading

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Fish on Friday

We know some folks feed their babies “baby food,” but… ours tend to eat, um… food. Here are DaddyLove Paul and his BabyGirl ClaraJane doing some of what they each do best (feed and eat, respectively).  (o: [1min, 36secs] 

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Froot Loops

Possibly the all-time favorite video I have ever made. [5mins ,1sec]

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Spring Picnic

The Vernal Equinox brought outrageously warm weather, and the inspiration to have ourselves a pic-a-nic! Thanks for making it happen Amanda!  (o:

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