Fast times and wild living with (the former) Baby Whozit…
Posted in Elementary School, Jessica on Dec 5th, 2011
When it came time to visit and rank schools, Matt and I began with the magnets. There are tons of them, but only a few interested us. Those were/are: The Brown School: A district-wide alternative, unstructured school that serves children K-12. Entrance is by lottery, and word on the street is that two children are […]
Posted in Elementary School, Jessica, Little Boy on Dec 3rd, 2011
It’s hard to believe, but next year Simon is off to kindergarten. Among many other things, that means that this year Matt and I have been going through the school selection process. It is a truly nerve-wracking experience that seems to bring out the absolute worst in many of us, me included. In the last […]
Posted in Jessica on Dec 1st, 2011
Today Matt and I went to tour our local elementary school. Simon starts kindergarten next year, and we’ve toured three schools so far with another four or so to go. I’ll be writing about this at length, as the process here in Jefferson County is very complicated and going through it forces you to ask […]
Posted in Jessica, Little Boy on Nov 30th, 2011
If you have ever been to Vegas, you will no doubt remember the sight of people sitting at slot machines, putting in their tokens and pulling the arm, or more likely pushing a button, over and over again. What’s most remarkable about many people sitting at casino slot machines is how little fun they appear […]
Posted in Jessica, Little Boy, Simon says... on Nov 28th, 2011
We’ve got another batch lined up that didn’t fit into specific stories: On his birthday and turning five: “I could just sit here and look at my presents all day…” “I’ve waited all my life to be five.” Sportsmanship upon winning Cars Monopoly: “I”m the king! I’m the king!” [accompanied by dance moves] Song lyrics […]
Posted in Friends, Jessica, Little Boy on Nov 24th, 2011
Not Simon, but rather his friend Caroline. Simon has a lot of adorable friends in his life, but I have to confess that little Caroline has a special place in my heart. In a way, it’s projected narcissism; she’s the child who is most like Simon in many ways. She’s sweet, she’s gentle, she’s bright, […]
Posted in Jessica, Little Boy, Simon says... on Nov 22nd, 2011
No longer content to just strum his ukulele or bang on Mr. Butch’s drums, Simon has begun writing songs. We have no idea what they sound like, as he won’t play or sing them for us. But we do have a list, and if you are familiar with the Beatles albums A Hard Day’s Night […]
Posted in Jessica, KIP (Preschool), Little Boy on Nov 18th, 2011
For this year’s KIP spring fundraiser, the school is having a big eighties-themed dinner and silent auction, and various KIP dads who play/have played in bands will be assembling into the KIP All-Dad Band to provide at least some of the night’s entertainment. The first meeting and mini-rehearsal was in our basement last night, and […]
Posted in Jessica, Little Boy on Nov 16th, 2011
Twice lately I’ve found myself in situations in which I think I should be able to muster up sympathy, only to find that that my reserves of compassion are spent. I’m not proud of it, but I’m having a hard time talking my way out of it. Maybe writing will help. The first instance occurred […]
Posted in Jessica, No Boundaries on Nov 14th, 2011
[Insert mental image here; digital rights of race photos cost $40, and I haven’t decided if I care enough yet. I looked FABULOUS in my purple chevron striped jersey and steel gray capris, I assure you, and ran with the grace and speed of a gazelle.] Almost exactly eight months to the day after my […]