One of the unmistakable signs of the season at our house is the sight of soccer cleats strewn across the front porch and balls lying in the driveway. This year, Jack and Winona are playing on our town’s recreational soccer league and I’ve signed on as Winona’s team’s assistant coach. Calvin is enrolled in an … (Read More)
the kids
Back to School
Waking up in the dark, scrambling to find the other sneaker, grabbing lunch boxes and backpacks on the way out the door, the smell of cool air and the sound of crunching leaves underfoot… the first day of school is here! View the Facebook Album of the kids’ first day.
Summer’s Unofficial End
I’m writing this on the first truly chilly night we’ve had in months, the last night of August, and on what I consider to be the unofficial last night of summer. My day was spent school shopping with Calvin and picking up some supplies for our fall garden. We wrapped up our shopping excursion with … (Read More)
Raising Boys
I immediately thought of Calvin and Jack when I read this and wanted to share… Things I’ve learned from my Boys by Anonymous 1. A king size waterbed holds enough water to fill a 2000 sq.ft. house 4 inches deep. 2. If you spray hair spray on dust bunnies and run over them with Rollerblades, … (Read More)
Mexico Bound!
Justin and I are taking the kids on their first international vacation to Mexico next month, so we have to hurry up and get those passports ordered! We’re flying into Cancun, renting a car, and spending a week exploring the Yucatan. Our base will be in Cancun since there’s lots of tourist-y type fun for … (Read More)
SnakeBite Plays Their First Gig!
My two sons from a previous marriage, Calvin-9 and Jack-5, started a heavy metal band a little over a year ago and have been hard at work writing music and realizing their rock dream. photo by Justin BoruckiThey were asked recently to be guests on a local live comedy show that’s done in a talk-show … (Read More)