Tag Archives: Parenting

The Perfect Mess

I’m not the neatest person alive, but I’m far from the messiest. Elizabeth on the other hand is a one-girl Perfect Storm of clutter. She’s so messy, when she walks in to a clean room, the room will clutter itself … Continue reading

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Lessons in Ironing

If I’m staying in a hotel and need to iron something, I always check the bottom of the iron to ensure it’s free from nasty things that might get on or even ruin my clothes. I’ve been saved a few … Continue reading

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Riding with a toddler

Here’s what’s involved in a 14-mile bike ride with Elizabeth, a two-year-old. This is why I prefer riding from home if possible: •Pump up tires of bicycle and trailer •Replace rear skewer of bicycle wheel with skewer and trailer mount … Continue reading

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Losing stuff and finding it again

Since Elizabeth has become mobile and often wants to play with the same things she sees Andrea and I using, I’ve become much more careful about where I put certain things, especially if they’re delicate or I use them frequently. … Continue reading

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Pregnancy

Today it’s been hot in Evans — a high of 92 degrees fahrenheit and relative humidity of 65%. I could use a lot of cliches to describe the combination, from the sauna to the great beast that drives residents of … Continue reading

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