My children owe a huge debt of gratitude to a woman they’ve never met. In fact, I’ve never met her myself. I don’t even know if she’s still living. All I know is that she was from New Zealand, her name was …
Violin Recital Part II – Duet
Four failed attempts to upload this video. Sheesh. Here’s The Muse playing a Pleyel duet with her teacher, Julie. It’s honestly kind of hard to appreciate these performances on video. So much better when you’re in the room surrounded by …
This is Why We Call Her The Muse
The Muse had a violin recital this weekend. She started playing the violin the week of her sixth birthday, and here she is 4 1/2 years later, knocking out these grown-up pieces. Such a big little girl. (sniffle) Here’s a video of …
Has Anyone Seen My Moving Mojo?
In our twelve years of marriage, Havarti and I have moved eight times. And for the most part, we’ve had really good luck with moving. We’ve always been able to find a suitable place for the right amount of money. …
At Least She Doesn’t Shed or Poo on the Floor
A conversation at our house this afternoon: The Muse: Mo-om! Dolittle dumped out the entire bin of crayons, and when I asked her to pick them up, she just looked at me and tilted her head, and then totally ignored …
Tiger Mom-ing Myself
I think I need a Tiger Mom in my life. (For those who are unfamiliar, that’s a reference to Amy Chua, author of the much-discussed-in-parenting-circles “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother” book. In it, she describes her Chinese-style parenting which …
Reflections on Motherhood
This reminds me a bit of my “10 Things I Wish I’d Known about Motherhood” post, only much more abbreviated and advicey. I think my favorites are “Nobody really knows what they’re doing,” “Be Brave,” “Breathe,” and “Trust your instincts.” …