Day 48: New Polo Shirt

Day 48: New Polo Shirt

I mentioned a while back that getting deliveries and packages is always exciting times around here. I recently used some gift cards I had to make an order at Old Navy. It turns out that after a few weeks of wearing only comfy shirts made me realize that my very...
Day 47: May Day Sprinkler Affair

Day 47: May Day Sprinkler Affair

Amelia gets pretty excited about the passing of months. And indeed, since the last two months have each felt like entire years unto themselves, I suppose I can understand that inclination more than ever. “Happy May Day!” she exclaimed, first thing in the...
Day 46: MASK(s)!

Day 46: MASK(s)!

Growing up as a kid in the 80s and watching more than my share of cartoons, I was accustomed to thinking that masks, particularly those covering the lower part of the face, were a common and awesome accessory for many uniforms and costumes. There was even a cartoon...
Day 45: The Master’s Wheel

Day 45: The Master’s Wheel

On Wednesday, the kids were in the backyard apparently engaged in some kind of Jedi and/or stage combat training. The weapons of choice were a plastic pole from Asta’s agility set, and a bubble wand. I believe this was in part inspired by Amelia’s recent...
Day 44: UNO!

Day 44: UNO!

You know, life is kind of like a game of UNO. Fates change quickly. Sometimes a Reverse card gets thrown down and everything goes backwards. Other times you’re holding that one last card and poised to win when the person before you slaps down a Draw Four. Other...