Connor and Helen Grow Up

Connor is totally into trains these days. We spent a good deal of time combining some of our trains with some blocks to build tunnels and b...

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, Connor was stirring, just like a mouse. He got out of bed - three times so...

Ed and I decided that Connor should get the flu shot, merely because we don't want Helen to get the flu and, being a toddler and all, he...

Dear Helen, Two days ago, you turned two months old. I can't say as you have a load of tricks, but you're holding your own. You can...

Dear Connor, Two days ago, you turned 28 months old. I celebrated by going to see the movie version of Sweeney Todd, sticking your dad with...

On December 6th, St. Nicholas visits the homes of children and puts candy, coins, and nuts in their shoes - presuming they've been good ...

You know what's great about being the stay-at-home parent? My authority has finally transcended more than just our home. Last week, when...

Last Wednesday, we woke up to a thin coating of snow on the ground. Ed - being from the Northeast, was very excited; me, less so. I spent th...

My friend Ellen is a total style queen when it comes to children's clothes. One of my first memories of her is sitting in a new mom'...

Connor took a 3.5 hour nap today (I almost woke him!) so we headed out to an indoor gym to take advantage of his excess energy we figured he...