Comparing Notes

I was just looking at old photos of Liam when he was Eliza's age, and it turns out that at 4 months old he was pretty good at grabbing his toes.


Eliza seems to be slightly developmentally challenged in the toe area, but at least she's really good at sticking out her tongue.

Slow And Steady Doesn't Win the Race

The other night I heard a song on the radio about Michael Jackson’s life and legacy. I can't believe my band broke up four years ago, and we still haven’t finished recording our last album, but some guy wrote and recorded a song in one month and it’s already getting played on the radio.

Try Saying "Wasp Nest" 10 Times Fast

Anybody notice anything really disturbing about my backyard?

How about now?

Schmath found a giant wasp nest in my tree a few days ago, and we haven't been outside since.

Such Your Lips

Some people sing while they drive. Other people sing while they shower. And Liam sings while he swims.

It's Not Easy Being Green

The other day Schmath IMed me to say, "I think Hanne looks like Miss Piggy and Eliza looks like Kermit."

And then she sent evidence:

Bring On The Nutella

This morning I took Liam to his annual visit with the allergist. This year he was tested for cats, dogs, almonds, brazil nuts, cashews, coconut, hazelnuts, pecans, pistachios, sunflower seeds, and walnuts.


Now it’s five hours later and he still looks like he has chicken pox. But the good news is that he’s not allergic to brazil nuts or hazelnuts. Also, I'll never have to be talked into getting a pet. I can't wait to see what next year brings.

The Best $30 I Ever Spent

You should know that 10-foot by 30-inch plastic swimming pools are on sale at Walgreens right now. Supposedly they’re normally $80, but I got mine last night for $30.

We set it up today and Liam turned from a big scaredy-cat into the next Michael Phelps in about five seconds.

Rock and Roll

Guess what Eliza learned how to do yesterday?

So You Think You Can Dance

Here's what Wednesday and Thursday nights look like at our house:

Role Reversal

Liam and I were sorting through baby toys yesterday when Liam found his old glow worm. He was so excited to be reunited with his “baby.” He said, “Mom, ask me if I want to play with toys with you.”

“Okay, Liam, do you want to play with toys with me?” I asked. “No, I’m busy,” he replied. “I have to feed my baby.”