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Dayton's Spring Portrait from Kindergarten 13 May 2013 | 07:11 am
Apparently our elementary school takes student pictures twice in the year; I don't mean re-takes. They did pictures in the fall (then re-takes a few weeks later;) and then they just had pictures in t...
Another successful year of Motherhood 13 May 2013 | 07:10 am
How do I measure my success as a mother? I guess if the kids are happy and healthy, I haven't failed! The things my kids make for me are so dear; their creations warm my heart. Daphne drew me a hi...
Lots of Love for Daphne's Locks 13 May 2013 | 07:08 am
Daphne has been growing out her hair for over 2 years. It's beautiful when it's down straight, french braided, in a bun, down wavy/curly, in pigtails, etc. But it's also a lot of work, and she loses...
Dayton's Kindergarten Class 13 May 2013 | 07:06 am
Since October I've been spending one day a week in Dayton's classroom when Daphne's at Joy School or at my friend's house. I help out with daily activities, or practice reading and writing sentences ...
Make Way For Ducklings/ Return of the Swans 13 May 2013 | 07:05 am
Apparently this is a Boston tradition. In preparation for winter, the Boston Common swans, Romeo and Juliet, are removed from the lake and taken to the Franklin Park Zoo for safe-keeping. In the spr...
Popcorn Trees! 13 May 2013 | 05:28 am
Spring is in full bloom (and so are my allergies.) For the last month we've been noticing popcorn trees as we drive all over town. Daphne considers a popcorn tree to be any tree with white blossoms....
Early Snow in Boston 8 Nov 2012 | 09:01 am
Today as Daphne and I headed outside to get Dayton from school, we marveled at the snow falling to the ground! The flakes were dusting everything, and we bundled up for the trip. Dayton started pian...
Chinese food?! 3 Oct 2012 | 08:22 am
For dinner tonight I put Cup o' Noodles on the table and the kids opted for chopsticks. Dayton asked, "Is this Chinese food?" It made me laugh. I supposed it's my version of instant Chinese food. ...
Our Pet Snake Hiss 24 May 2012 | 06:18 am
Grandpa brought home a snake for the kids yesterday. We had a busy evening with Dayton's recital, so we didn't get to spend time with the snake until today. The kids named our snake Hiss (like the s...
Dayton's First Piano Recital 23 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
Dayton has been playing piano for almost 4 months. He LOVES playing. I can't emphasize the LOVE enough. Our Piano Stud Dayton is excited to practice everyday, and gets upset if we miss a day. Whe...
