Friday miscellany: Snow is prettier than rain
The temperature rose quite a bit this week -- it's about mid-50s around here right now -- and it is pouring down rain. So all …Read More
Tag Archives: Parenting
Present wrapping extravaganza
Yesterday was official present wrapping day over here. I had been collecting boxes and bags in my office, concealed under a giant sheet. I also …Read More
Snowy weekend
Another full December weekend is in the books. And my house is full -- my oldest is back home after finishing his first semester of …Read More
Best of Both Worlds podcast: Get festive — holiday planning & fun, 2025 edition
It's the most wonderful time of the year...again! This week's episode of Best of Both Worlds is our annual holiday extravaganza. Sarah and I talk …Read More
Weekend (+ last week’s content)
Welcome to Thanksgiving week. Apparently 3 of my 4 kids (at home) have Tuesday and Wednesday off this week, in addition to Thursday/Friday. Historically we …Read More
November weekend + sonnet
This was a fairly chill weekend, at least compared with the past few. The kids were off school on Friday, and my sitter went to …Read More
Best of Both Worlds podcast: How to fall in love with your weekends
When you've got little kids, weekends are not naturally relaxing -- though they can feature relaxing times if you plan ahead and make some smart …Read More
Weekend in Boston
This was officially parents weekend (OK, "friends and family weekend") at Northeastern, so my husband and I both went up to Boston to see our …Read More
Weekend: Biking at the beach and Palestrina
This was a very full weekend, but I was quite pleased with how it turned out. Everyone got to do something fun, including me! On Friday, …Read More
Little things making life easier, plus a mini content round-up
Life is featuring some circus-level logistics these days. That's a reason I'm a big fan of making life easier whenever possible. As I've been making …Read More
