World’s Best Carnival
I had to do some work on Saturday. It was... rough. Any work on a Saturday tends to be slightly less than fun. This work? Was done at Ikea. With…
Lilian’s Art Studio
The side table in our living room was becoming a clutter magnet, so I convinced Kristian that we should get rid of it and make a little art area for…
Here Comes the Sun?
I have been sick for the past three weeks. I know people say things like this, when what they really mean is "I'm sick and it feels like it's been three…
Happy Valentines Day!
Happy Valentines Day, everyone! I am celebrating by working from home in my jammies. We may get sushi takeout for dinner. Que romántico. Lilian's class at daycare had a Valentines…
Lilian’s First Haircut
Her hair is almost back into her eyes, so I guess I should probably write something about Lilian's first haircut. Lilian was born with hair. A lot of hair. I…
May You Live in Interesting Times
Today was one of those days where you go "Well, this would make a good blog entry..." ... And not in a good way. (Let's back up a bit, shall…
Fauxmas 2014
This past weekend, we got together with my Dad's Family for Christmas Part III: The One Where Nobody Got an Icky Diseases. We did the same thing last year, but…
Where’s Spot?
Lilian has always been amazing, but I feel like this past week or so she's been extra delightful. She's started using her words, to great effect. The dog is "dada,"…
Christmas 2013
We had to scale back our Christmas plans because Lilian was sick, but we still managed to have a loverly holiday. My in-laws weren't feeling too fussed about germs (they…
The Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease That Stole Christmas
So, Lilian has Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (no relation to Hoof and Mouth Disease). In a healthy adult, it manifests itself with cold-like symptoms. In a 16-month-old? Uncomfortable sores.…