The case for ‘2-a-days’
When sports teams are ramping up for the season, they sometimes do what are known as "2-a-days" -- that is, two practices a day. This …Read More
Tag Archives: summer
Midsummer check-in
I got a new phone in early June. Due to a complicated migration of my data, none of my apps automatically transferred. I decided to …Read More
Hello July!
If June is the Friday night of summer, July must be Saturday…so I’m hoping to cultivate a Saturday vibe this month. That was a little harder …Read More
Friday miscellany: Little summer adventures (and Bach)
The heat hasn't been quite as brutal this week, so I've had a few outdoor adventures. I walked with a friend through some nature trails …Read More
Well, we don’t have to…
The house feels weirdly empty this week. The 12-year-old is staying with cousins for the week, and the 14-year-old departed yesterday for his technology competition. …Read More
Best of Both Worlds podcast: Summer struggles — bedtime, bathing suits, bugs, and beyond…
Summer is (almost) here and while I really love this season, it does present some unique challenges. That is the subject of this week's episode …Read More
Best of Both Worlds podcast: 2023 summer preview
I just survived my first big summer concert (Taylor Swift!) so even if the kids aren't out of school for another month this feels like …Read More
It’s Labor Day — here’s how I did on the Summer Fun List
With the kids starting school this week, it’s time to revisit the Summer Fun List. This is the list I make every summer with all …Read More
Bigger kids, new morning routines
Driving kids to camp is something of a pain, but it is nice that our entire morning has moved later. The older kids can sleep …Read More
Finally — another TBT scorecard
It's been a while since I've posted one of these -- I feel like the frenzy of the past four weeks has given time some …Read More