Here is how N's 7th birthday went… Woke up to 7-shaped pancakes made by Daddy Swimming lesson Errands – pick up birthday cake and plant store with Mommy Home to hang out Get ready for party; blow up new floatie;…

N is turning 7 tomorrow! He seems very matter-of-fact about it. Today was the celebration at school and he said it was fun. In addition to his cupcakes and Aaron's (small) brownies, N also had popcorn and a popsicle at…

Today I had the pleasure of chaperoning N's class field trip to Politics & Prose. We heard Erica Perl read from her book, "Truth or Lies: Sharks". N said he thought it was boring, but then tonight he said he…

I am so happy that I have raised a boy who enjoys – nay, insists on – watching the MLB draft live on TV. Success! 2 Spanish exams done. M is up taking practice math tests and A is pretty…

I am back! I returned from Book Expo on Friday night and it was great to be home. Here's what's been giong on this weekend. The girls have been studying a lot. M and A have Spanish tomorrow AM, then…