In an amazing feat of grace and sleeplessness, and through massive piles of laundry, doctor's appointments, and kid shuttling, Joe and I have emerged and made it through the first quarter of our twins' first year.Did you read that?They have already lived a quarter of the year.Yikes.These past three ... Read More about When Three Months Feels Like Three Seconds or Three Years
What a Difference a Year Makes
Remember this one: When Is It Too Cold To Shut the Farm Down?How about this oldie, but a goodie from 2013: Diary of a Snow DayThe gist of both is that a snow day for a farmer is not really a day off, but more work.However, what a difference a couple of years makes...as it's currently nearly ... Read More about What a Difference a Year Makes
Against the Resolution Grain
I've been up for a while, sipping coffee amidst Batman and baby toys, watching the Today Show, where Al Roker is sitting at the table with the other anchors in New York, and yet, he's in Pasedena at the Rose Parade as we speak.The miracle of pre-recorded segments was lost in my fog of sleepiness.I'm ... Read More about Against the Resolution Grain
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Dear readers,This quite possibly could be the most crazy time of our lives, and yet, and YET, it truly is still the most wonderful time of the year. We have kicked off the Christmas season with gifts and gathering with my parents last night, where Jack (upon opening a Batman digital watch) ... Read More about The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Maybe You Are, Maybe You’re Not
Maybe you've been wondering how we're faring after all of our changes during the past 8 weeks.And maybe you're not, and I guess that's why I have struggled to write as of late. There's a lot, and I mean A LOT, more hectic, exhausting, happy, sad, interesting life stories out there, so please excuse ... Read More about Maybe You Are, Maybe You’re Not