Monthly Archives: May 2013

Operation Quiet Time

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Laura

Right now Ellie is in the awkward phase of, “I do need a nap but if I take a nap, I stay up until 9:00 and bedtime is hard.”  So this week, we’ve been experimenting with Ellie not taking a … Continue reading →

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KIOS: Grooming, Part 5: Lotions and Sunscreen

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Laura

This post is part of my series, “Kickin’ It Old Skool: Why and How We Are Old-Fashioned” or KIOS for short.  If you’re new to the series, please read my disclaimer before continuing on.  I’m keeping a table of contents … Continue reading →

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Some Things That Have Made Me Happy This Week

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Laura

these lips! this girl, who likes to sit in her brother’s seat even though he doesn’t these eggs, one so tiny, one so gigantic, both delicious, thanks to Farmer Ed! (with the white egg for comparison – it’s pretty normal … Continue reading →

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Baking Day Documentation

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Laura

Yesterday was a highly successful Baking Day, as evidenced by the disaster that was our kitchen and dining room at 2:00 in the afternoon. There’s one more loaf of sourdough bread rising in the red Dutch oven (which I baked … Continue reading →

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