Month: May 2009
They’re Making a Comeback
We’re settling back in tonight after an extended-weekend trip to visit my parents in Tennessee. Of course, they always have some new toy or stuffed animal or book for Camille to play with, and she loves them all…. Read More
Letter to Camille: Thirty-Four Months
Hi sweet sleeping princess, and happy 34-month birthday! Tonight, as I write, you are not cuddled down in your crib, but rather you’re sleeping peacefully in your big girl bed. How exciting! You really didn’t seem to mind… Read More
Front Page, Above the Fold
My girl is famous. I was both surprised and delighted to find out that a picture of Camille (oh, and there may have been a few other kids too) was on the front page of today’s paper! The… Read More
Fun for my Elmo Fan
We introduced Camille to live theater today, and I’m happy to report it was a success! We joined her buddies Elsie and Sterling to see “Elmo Live!” at the Civic Center. I had mentally prepared for the possibility… Read More
The Definition of R&R
A couple of months ago, in the midst of a super-busy time at work, Lee and I agreed that a vacation was in order. And not just any kind of vacation – the kind that involves doing absolutely… Read More
Gotta Have a Talk with that Teacher
All the way home from school, Lee and I like to quiz Camille about her day. Mostly it’s because we’re so curious about what she’s up to at school, but also partly because her answers are pretty funny…. Read More
Barn Serenade
Last week at Oatland Island, Camille found a recorder for sale at the center’s gift shop. That recorder has provided quite a bit of entertainment (especially for the bargain basement price of $1). As we walked to the… Read More
The Paci Fairy
The Paci Fairy is either going to come out of this experiment as a hero or a heartless hag. And I will come out of this experiment with more gray hair for sure. So, the quick advance of… Read More
