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//www.youtube.com/get_playerA few weeks ago, I was starting to worry. Arden was almost 8 months old and she didn't seem to be the least bit interested in food. She wouldn't take anything off a spoon. She refused Cheerios at every offer. And she wasn't willing to hold on to anything and attempt to feed herself. The…… Continue reading Eg-sparagus

Extra nap with grandpa.

Today, we're playing hooky at the cottage. Mom is back in Toronto at work. Someone has to pay the bills…

Lately I've taken to checking on ruby before I go to bed at night. I wish I could say that this was for some reason related to paternal goodwill. It isn't. Usually I Try to avoid going back into the room once the hatch is sealed for fear of waking them up. But I've been…… Continue reading My iPod

I have been meaning to post this picture for a while now. I know I have talked about my time in teachers college before. It keeps coming up for me during all this time With my own kids. In teachers college we talked a lot about making space for and honoring children's theories about the…… Continue reading Children’s theories

Going to school with your cousin seems like it might be a rare opportunity. Although, in the Smith family, it may be more common than in other circles. Regardless, while Arden was sitting on the floor this morning at hippo, Ander walked over to her, lay down on the floor, and started playing with her…… Continue reading At school with your cousin

//www.youtube.com/get_playerSunday may 7, 2012 Because it just feels so good when a plan comes together. This afternoon, i excavated this bike trailer from the back corner of the garage. It has been back there for the better part of three years, waiting for an afternoon like this one. The sun was out, the kids were…… Continue reading This afternoon, I was whistling the theme song from "The A-Team"

Since the weather has turned nice I have taken to dispatching Ruby and Charlotte into the backyard a few minutes before I am ready to leave for school in the morning. It gives me a moment to catch my breath, do a small amount clean up after breakfast, and get Arden ready to go. And,…… Continue reading Grossing Out your little sister

Arden's left (your right). Ever so slowly over the past week. With lots of interest in chomping down on my shoulder. Look closely and you can see it. Her first tooth.