Monthly Archives: November 2010

Outlasting

Lately I have been engaged in a series of interactions with both of the older children that are basically exercises in stubborness. They seem to have gotten into a groove of not listening and obeying and often over very simple … Continue reading

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The Illusion of Safety

Yesterday we had our first doctor visit with the new doctor since we moved. General check-ups and shots for the older two (W has his appointment tomorrow) as well as a talk with the doctor about how they are developing … Continue reading

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Using That Twice as Fast Processing Speed!

The bread is rising on the counter, the roast is in the oven, W is down for his morning nap and F and Su are outside in the sand-box. Time for a cup of coffee before I go upstairs and … Continue reading

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Roasted Summer Squash and Zucchini

This is a favorite around our place and so easy: Serves 4-6 depending on appetites and size of squash. Takes 30-45 minutes start to finish. A dozen small to medium summer squash and zucchini Olive Oil Salt Rinse off vegetables … Continue reading

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Twice My Processing Speed!

This morning I am researching developmental stages, partly out of curiousity, and partly because I am trying to get an idea of the important ages/stages of social development in order to think through F’s schooling needs. Just now I was … Continue reading

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