Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Monday, June 17, 2013
Robin's last day of preschool
For this year.
She had an amazing year with two nurturing, fun teachers and a good mix of peers.
She had an amazing year with two nurturing, fun teachers and a good mix of peers.
And both girls look about 5 years older when they wear pony tails.
Can someone please send a message to Time to slow it down a bit for this mama?
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Happy Father's Day 2013
What says "Happy Father's Day" more than running 26.2 miles? Not much. Brian ROCKED the San Francisco Marathon today, with a time just shy of 4 hours. Fantastic! The girls and I hustled out to meet him at the finish line.
With flying feet and big grins, B finished one of the toughest 15 marathon courses with a fantastic time.
The girls were ecstatic to seethe medal him at the end.
With flying feet and big grins, B finished one of the toughest 15 marathon courses with a fantastic time.
The girls were ecstatic to see
And because he is hardcore parkour, we went to the SF zoo afterward with my folks to spend some quality time with the carousel and petting zoo.
Happy Father's Day y'all!
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Hairstyling
The normal pre-bedtime routine, bath, PJ's, Teeth, books, has an addendum. Hair.
I've been encouraging the girls to brush their hair since, well, since they've had hair. It's one of those things I used to force but realized it's their hair and it was a good lesson that they are in charge of their bodies. Plus it took a lot of energy.
The past few nights though, Robin has been requesting Erin to brush her hair. We've discovered an excellent mixture of leave-in conditioner and hair smoothing oil, combined with a little spray of water, that loosens all the knots out.
And then there's the embellishment. Last night it was 3 pony tails, 3 clips, 2 embellished bobby pins, and 5 headbands.
I've been encouraging the girls to brush their hair since, well, since they've had hair. It's one of those things I used to force but realized it's their hair and it was a good lesson that they are in charge of their bodies. Plus it took a lot of energy.
The past few nights though, Robin has been requesting Erin to brush her hair. We've discovered an excellent mixture of leave-in conditioner and hair smoothing oil, combined with a little spray of water, that loosens all the knots out.
And then there's the embellishment. Last night it was 3 pony tails, 3 clips, 2 embellished bobby pins, and 5 headbands.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
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Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Vegetable Garden
We planted a small veggie garden in the back yard. We have tons of space back there, but I've only had the energy/imagination to plant a small corner of it.
Yet we are already getting a bounty!
The first harvest was a pile of fava beans and a couple handfuls of sugar snap peas:
Which she then eagerly sliced up. I cooked it up in some oil and a dash of salt.
You know how they're always saying to encourage kids to try new foods by letting them be a part of it? Well, Erin planted, watered, harvested, and chopped (with a grown-up knife). Did she take a taste? Absolutely not. Good thing we have all summer.
Robin wanted to show off the one she harvested:
Still coming along: lettuces, tomatoes, peppers, garlic. I think it's time to plant some more too!
Yet we are already getting a bounty!
The first harvest was a pile of fava beans and a couple handfuls of sugar snap peas:
The next day a few zucchini were ready. Erin got to pick the first one:
Which she then eagerly sliced up. I cooked it up in some oil and a dash of salt.
You know how they're always saying to encourage kids to try new foods by letting them be a part of it? Well, Erin planted, watered, harvested, and chopped (with a grown-up knife). Did she take a taste? Absolutely not. Good thing we have all summer.
Robin wanted to show off the one she harvested:
Still coming along: lettuces, tomatoes, peppers, garlic. I think it's time to plant some more too!
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