I am running on fumes here, so forgive me if this makes very little sense 🙂 First, on the tensions.  The big thing that I wonder about is whether we should be appalled or concerned that this is pretty much a conversation had by women.  Any caring father has these tensions, as well.  Among the builder husbands, some lean in to their careers more and miss out on some family time, while others have changed their careers in order to... Read more

My four and a half year old son, E, loves Legos.  Each day, he looks forward to his afternoon rest time away from his younger siblings, because it is then that he gets his Lego box, sprawls out on the floor, and sets to work on his newest creation. I am rather amazed that my son loves Legos, because he is easily frustrated.  Partly due to his temperament and partly due to his young age, my son’s first and almost... Read more

It seems hard to menu plan because we are still having some 80 degree days, but as much as I love being cold and cozy I have found that these two recipes are allowing me to compromise with the season.  This chili is lighter than a usual beef version and uses lots of fresh farmer’s market produce.  I even used fresh tomatoes instead of canned.  The apple crisp, made with apples we picked ourselves, can be served with ice cream... Read more

Two children mill around our kitchen fetching bowls, spoons, pouring cereal.  I grab the milk and divvy it out to each. One little lady saunters in from upstairs, dressed in a princess nightgown and gazing around in morning awe.  Another little lady sits, pajama-clad, and shouts orders from her lofty highchair.  She’s been here since the kitchen opened and is already on bowl #2 of breakfast. I have been up since 5am and have added 6 miles and a grocery... Read more