We made the leap
Yes, we bought a mini-van. A 2014 Toyota Sienna, and yes, the kids love it. They love the sliding doors. They love the video screen. …Read More
Category Archives: Parenting & Family
Michael’s and Pokemon
In preparation for my brood expanding, I’m trying to build the habit of spending one-on-one time with each kid. The idea is to do something …Read More
At least I got a 6 month reprieve from diapers…
Introducing the newest character on this blog, baby #4, arriving in January. Another boy. We're running out of boy names!Read More
How I spent my 10-year anniversary
I got married 10 years ago today. The weather in Princeton, NJ was lovely, and the photographer got this great image of us in the …Read More
New schools mean new shoes
I spent a ridiculous amount of time at Target the other night trying to purchase school supplies. Since we were gone for 2 weeks, I …Read More
Childcare costs, or why money matters
Get Rich Slowly tackled one of my favorite topics this week: the economics of childcare. It’s not a favorite topic because it is fun. Far …Read More
Some days require sundaes
On Tuesday, the fish died. She’d been around for a while, and then while attempting to go to the hardware store this weekend, my husband …Read More
Chunks of leisure, or why confetti is still OK
The kids are all taking swim lessons right now. Since we have a backyard pool, it’s more efficient to hire an instructor to come here …Read More
Letting ’em all sleep together
When my 2-year-old climbed out of her crib a few months ago, we took off the “foot” side. Now she can get in or out …Read More
The childcare dilemma: Working from home (or not) with minimal coverage
I worked from home today in the way that I know many parents do regularly. I had preschool hours, potentially nap time, and what I …Read More