The other month I was running to the grocery store up in New Hampshire with the kids in the back seat when I spotted a fire engine driving past. It’s sirens were off and I pointed it out to Lincoln who was strapped into his carseat directly behind me. Following instructions quickly is still something …
Lincoln Turns Three: A toddler birthday date
And in a matter of seconds (and sleepless nights and series of “why”s that lasted decades), our favorite little baby boy is three. In November we celebrated my birthday and a month after that he attended a first birthday for a cute little baby here on campus and ever since he’s been talking about his …
All the Joy
Today was beautiful. I woke up to Ben cooking the kids pancakes a little after 8 am. Lincoln had already eaten three and Adelaide hadn’t touched hers. They both joined in a loud chorus of “mama, mama, mama!” when I walked into the kitchen and weren’t pacified ’till they’d both been hugged. Ben and …
Family Date in Cambridge: Flat Patties + Cambridge Commons
We’re on the hunt to find the best burgers, the best ice cream, and the best parks in Boston (and if we also come across the best pizza and tikka masala, I won’t be upset). We started our search with wandering across the bridge into Cambridge for a morning of slides, sand pits, and french …
A Birthday Running Tradition
Earlier this summer my baby brother came into town to celebrate his 25th birthday. The morning started with a sunrise hike for half of the family (not the half that tended young children) and then we all met at the high school track. The goal? 25 miles for 25 years. 100 laps. We did …
Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey with the kids
Here’s all about our visit to Fisherman’s Wharf Monterey, CA with two kids and the details of what you should do at the wharf! Our family date to Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey Location: Dennis the Menace Park + Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey, CA Length of Time: 2.5 hours Price: $12.65 (Price of parking at the wharf + salt water taffy) …