Archive for the 'Kids' Category



DITY-Feeding

Published on October 1, 2006

DITY (that’s military-speak for “do it yourself.”) Nick is working really hard at getting this right. Sometimes, it’s more fun to spill it down the front of your shirt, and all over your high chair, and just mush it around.  The dog likes this method, too. Mommy is staying far enough back to keep from […]


a “dull moment” would be nice, about now

Published on August 31, 2006

When you get a call from an adult child who says, “Mom, I want/need to come home” you realize that if all you had between yourself and the County Poor Farm was one potato, you would cut it in pieces and pass most of them over.  I did stop and ask, “Are you sure this […]


Babies grow up too fast

Published on July 16, 2006

Here’s a picture sent by Kate. She always does a wonderful job taking pictures, and doing creative things with them afterward.  This one brought tears to my eyes, seeing the boys take this big step, and being reminded of when my Briley was a little guy. Nick doesn’t seem too happy with all this!  He’ll […]