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learning new things

When the kids are little, a large part of the time is spent teaching new things, or celebrating milestones accomplished.

Although I make it a point to rejoice in those things, often my memory is such that soon after, I might forget the details within the event.

On Sunday, Phoenix tied his shoes by himself for the [...]

a whirlwind day

This morning, Phoenix and I had a short morning at home ’til it was time to pick up Patti, my mother-in-law, from the train station.

A few minutes at home for lunch, and then it was off to drop off Phoenix at Kindergarten.

Then I gave a try at exercising at Curves with my friend, Sue. I liked [...]

another artist…

Let me present to you, and artist I love. He is up and coming, and I can’t wait to see what else he’ll produce.

He’s young and energetic, and keeps everyone guessing…

The one and only,

PHOENIX LORENZ MIR

Here’s what he created this morning, in front of my very eyes…

(click on drawing to see large version)

and if you’re [...]

first week’s done

The first week of school is over.

The boys did great.

Willik was a bit anxious and excited, but he came out of school the very first day saying it was “Awesome!!!” He’s very excited about the fact that recess is a total of 45 minutes long(15min. in the morning and 30 min. after lunch), and as [...]

climbing the walls

Our boys have been climbing the walls.

I mean, literally…. watch this video…

That’s the hardest thing about the summer. The boys just have energy galore. They have no school. So I have them all day, and I’m trying to come up with a variety of activities.

We’ve gone out everyday. Trips ranging from [...]

playing like good boys should

Wow! What a morning! A super good one!
Yes, today was what all mornings should be like. One without fights. One with lots of playing. Lots of role games, lots of imagination. Lots of good loving from brothers who are close in age and understand each other.

I woke up hearing [...]

mother’s day poem and other goodies

Mother’s Day is a wonderful day, and I’m glad Anna Jarvis wanted to honor her mom. That’s what kids should do. Honoring and respecting everyone is not just a nice thing, it is what makes or breaks any relationship.

So, mother’s day with young kids can feel at times, like more of a battle [...]

an unlikely invite

Yesterday, Fabio had the writer’s guild meeting. Although I’m thrilled he has this space to share with other fellow writers, it is always a challenge figuring out what to do with the boys for 1.5 to 2 hours.

Driving is not an option, because finding parking elsewhere is unlikely, and I can’t sit in the [...]

celebrating small victories…

I’ve been meaning to write for a couple days. If you have eaten any meals with us, in the past year, it will be no surprise to read about our difficulties with Phoenix’ eating habits.
Each meal, even when he has a 2 tablespoon serving, or so, can take upwards of an hour. He’s [...]

halloween

We had a great Halloween yesterday.
As it’s become tradition, I made the boys’ costumes.
They were Woody(Willik) and Buzz Lightyear(Phoenix) from Toy Story.
Also, for the past couple years, we’ve gone trick-or-treating in Mineola, by my parents’ house, cause the people are really generous, and they give lots of stuff, and lots of houses participate.
Also, for the [...]

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