he runs circles around us

by | Sep 1, 2010 | family, my life, perspective, travel

To say that Josh is articulate would be a gross understatement. Not that I take any credit for this phenomenon, (well, maybe a little) but he has a good vocablulary and is relatively easy to understand for a 2.25 year old. Last weekend we went (drove!) to New Jersey...

suitcase game

by | Apr 16, 2010 | humor, my life, perspective, travel

I took a trip. I took a trip to California. I took a trip to California with my toddler. I took a trip to California with my sick toddler. I took a trip to California with my sick toddler BY MYSELF…..and in my (carry-on) bags I packed: • three small containers...

driven to distraction

by | Sep 26, 2009 | my life, perspective, travel

I’m driving down the road singing Old MacDonald at the top of my lungs, trying to keep an eye on the road while reaching behind me to retrieve a sippy cup for my crying toddler. This is an everyday occurrence. God forbid my cell phone chime off at this point. Even if...
velociraptor baby

velociraptor baby

by | Aug 21, 2009 | poop, travel

We recently returned from our first cross country trip. Windham to Manchester: 2 hour drive. Manchester to Chicago: 3 hour flight, plus 1 for layover. Chicago to Seattle: 4 hours. Seattle to Bellingham: 2 hours. Don’t forget the 3 hour time difference! Did I...