I’ll Fly With You

I’ll Fly With You

Every day I’m finding there is one more thing my kids can do, and want to do, without me. They will scramble up the stairs and tunnels at the indoor playground without needing a boost. Or play quietly together without needing a referee. Recently they figured out the water dispenser on the fridge and no…

It’s Just Like Riding a Bike, Easily Forgotten and Painful

Both of my kids are learning to ride bikes right now. Jack is on a balance bike and Norah is rocking a tricycle. I’m all for getting them onto their various modes of fresh air transportation and seeing them embrace their independence. There is a certain freedom about coasting on your own wheels and propelling…

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The Lion, The Urn, and the Matchbooks (Minus the Lion)

Every family has one. Okay maybe you don’t have a matchbook urn specifically, but you have something weird that your family has just accepted as truth. A wonky toilet that won’t flush unless you jiggle the handle just right. A squeaky stair that everyone just skips over at this point. A family recipe for a…