2014
week 44 | the Halloween edition
Each Halloween, the kids rummage through their closets and dress-up to prepare their costumes. I always wish I could sew at this time of year, but I really do love giving them ownership of
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“a portrait of each of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014” liam // We’ve talked often this week about privilege and responsibility. It makes me feel so old and parental, but I
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“a portrait of each of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014” liam // I found an adapted copy of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde in the dollar section this summer. You
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“a portrait of my children, once a week, every week in 2014” liam // This week, you suffered your first deep feelings of being-left-out with friends as a result of decisions your dad and
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“a portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014” liam // You have been reading voraciously and are enjoying taking this pleasure outdoors again. You also began writing an illustrated book this
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“a portrait of each of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014” liam // This week it rained bringing out the little creatures from hiding. Your sister found this guy and you held
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“a portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014” liam // you face-planted on the concrete this weekend while skate-boarding. The next morning we had planned to have donuts and skate at
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“a portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014” liam // Your birthday–the one when you turn eleven–is this week. You have always been an old soul, so in many ways
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I popped out of town this last week for an impromptu get-a-way to visit my parents and catch-up with my sister-in-laws and a few long-time friends from college (the reason for the lag in posts