Category Archives: family

Voila Charles River Picnic

Amidst these Frugal Times, yesterday Gavin achieved the coup of procuring an item of his choice at the Dollar Store (trust me, he has plenty of toys already). With his new plastic “Water Blaster” in hand, it became my mission … Continue reading

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Aquarium Boy

March 2012 Aquarium Boy [6mins, 45secs]:            

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Friday at Amanda’s

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Flamly Spa

2012-02-26:  Sunday, February 26th 2012 On this day, with Daddy’s help I got these two munchkins to hold their pose in the bath long enough for me to capture this blurry, steamed up image.  I hope you enjoy it because … Continue reading

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Rocket Guys

After earning a whole jar full of marbles for good deeds, Gavin finally got to launch his Daddy’s model rocket.  It was a Sunday in February, although it felt like Spring, Summer and Fall all at the same time.  Enjoy … Continue reading

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The Author Celebration of Miles J. Kolonoski

On Friday we were invited to attend the “Author Celebration” of my nephew Miles, whose school age is 3 at the Tobin Montessori School in Cambridge.   Here is both our video and written review of the event.  Congratulations Miles, and … Continue reading

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Bless Us, Thank You, Amen

Every night when we sit down to supper (loving prepared by Daddy), we hold hands, take two breaths and say, “Bless us. Thank you. Amen.” (CJ kind of looks around at us now that she’s sitting at the table too.) … Continue reading

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Some Clarity, Some Levity

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Because my past two posts were so heavy, I wanted to follow up a bit.  I’d also like to thank and and hope to assuage the concerns of those loved ones who’ve already weighed in on my postings. 1) I’m … Continue reading

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It’s My Blog

..and I can use it therapeutically if I want to. Right? Well I say yes. So if you’re not interested then read no further. In my last post I blurted out the nightmare I had. Sorry if it was unpleasant … Continue reading

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Valentimes

So we did it.  By doing “IT,” we proved we COULD do it.  But what did we do?  And at what cost?  Here’s what went down.  Seeing as: 1) I have wrought unto my family a Reign of Holy Terror … Continue reading

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