Mothering Emma Kate, Jack, & Liam

My little guy underwater!

This is definitely the summer of swimming for Jack! He began the summer by first refusing his swim vest, then learning to keep himself afloat a bit, and has just recently become comfortable swimming underwater. He loves his new goggles. Take a look:

Summer fun

I would like to blame my lack of blogging on a busy summer- but truly it could better be attributed to just plain neglect. We are enjoying the laziness of summer- in particular, not having something on our agenda each day. The kids have both participated in summer camps and the three of us have [...]

My rising second grader

I can’t believe Emma Kate has finished two years of school and will be a second grader next month! What I love about this age (7) is the idea of having a big girl and little girl wrapped into one. My bikini-clad, toe-nail painted, independent big girl still sleeps with her sock monkey and crawls [...]