Life With Boys

Since all of us but Tyler (knock on wood) have now been struck down by the unpredicted strain of flu. Morgan’s has turned into a slight case of pneumonia (is that like being a little bit pregnant?) My doctor’s office told me “We’re diagnosing all of these cases over the phone to ensure our healthy… Continue reading

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In the spirit of the holiday here is a funny for you — This reminds me of a time in college when I had an ongoing contest with a friend to see who could find the best “love sucks” Valentine’s. They’re not easy to find, but when you do — they’re usually pretty good. If… Continue reading

In honor of our 10th anniversary Matt and I are planning a trip to Hawaii. We don’t know when we are going. We don’t know exactly we shouldn’t miss. And Matt wants to find a hut by the ocean as well. All experts should post a comment here so we can begin to make our… Continue reading

Recovered family correspondence — February 3, 2008. Sang happy birthday today, and had a great latte and chocolate chip muffin to celebrate Lani’s birthday. L’chaim! — Jo Zeimet Continue reading

The whole concept of “sexy pajamas” is an oxymoron. If they are sexy they are not meant to be pajamas. Why do I bring this up? Well Matt’s been after me forever to find “sexy pajamas.” OK — point taken, flannel pj pants and oversize shirts with socks (that rarely come close to matching) —… Continue reading

My discussion with Morgan at bedtime —“Mom, found a clue.”“A clue for what?”“A clue. There’s a pumpkin. And Daddy and Mommy and Tywer and Morgind (how he says his name) all have magnifind to look for clues — except Callie, she doesn’t get a maginifind. And it is dark. And I will get a prize.… Continue reading

Recovered family correspondence — January 27, 2008. Original email from Barbara Beach. Original subject: “clusters.” Body preserved verbatim. Hi D. Here’s how I make granola clusters….grate two orange rinds. Then half and juice the oranges. Into the fresh juice add flax seed ( Ration about 1 to 2…seed to juice) let soak for about 1… Continue reading

Recovered family correspondence — January 26, 2008. Original email from Peter Zeimet. Original subject preserved below. Body preserved verbatim. PUR THE CEREAL OUT INTO A COLANDER AND THEN USE IT LATER FOR SNACK COATING OR WITH BREAD CRUMBS OR CANDY/COOKIE COATING………..OR USE IT IN THE COOKIE MIX FOR MORE FIBER. i LOOKED IN MY BAKERY… Continue reading

This caught my eye last night and I thought I would share it:“Acceptance is surrendering to what is … Before we an change anything in our life we have to recognize that this is the way it is meant to be right now.” Simple AbundanceI’m not sure if it is comforting or scary. Continue reading