This is Winnie. She belongs to my Aunt Karen. I’ve learned several behavioral techniques from this sweet, supersized lab with a penchant for everything from frozen vegetables to whipped topping.
Today’s lesson was on the science of begging.
Read More »I think Michael and Angela felt left out yesterday. Because I wrote about Johnny starting school but I failed to mention my college-aged kids. And they sent me this picture as a reminder. So, let’s acknowledge that it’s a big deal to start 14th and 16th grade.
And, for Michael, it’s still a big deal that he is taller than his sister.
It’s time for a new school year to begin. Last week, we stopped by the school open house. It was a chance to drop-off supplies, meet the teachers, and get a sneak peek at the kids’ classrooms.
For Johnny, it was also an opportunity to deal with a little adversity.
Read More »After a long day, I settle in my crib with a favorite book. About a little blue truck. And as I drift off to sleep, I mark my place.
So that I can pick up the story again in the morning.
Johnny has been in rare form today, even more so than usual. Full of energy and zest, sprinkled with a bit of mischief.
Which took the form of toasting bagels. The fire alarm blew his cover.
Read More »Necessity is the mother of invention.
And I’ve provided ample opportunity to test that axiom.
Read More »Greta returned home last week. After seven weeks in Taiwan.
And 29 hours, 38 min, and 12.52 seconds of travel. Door to door.
Read More »I haven’t had a chance to write about Johnny’s return trip from Texas. Good stories seem to follow this kid wherever he goes.
As well as a bit of chaos.
Read More »Taiwan has been in the news this week.
However, the tense geopolitical situation has not affected Greta’s appetite.
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The Refillable Glass 