The next morning, mommy got up and ran on Lakeshore Drive. I had heard that Chicago was a big time runner city…and boy is it. 7 am and the drive was packed. I’m a little mad at myself. I was so close to running to the Bears stadium..but didn’t realize it was just around the …
Month: October 2017
Chicago
Last weekend, mommy made the last minute decision to go to the Notre Dame game. So off I flew to Chicago to meet my parents and brother. We started the day with the SC Pep Rally. You couldn’t have asked for better weather, just a gorgeous fall day…and we got to spend it with the …
Fall
We’re easing into the fall season. It’s been hot the last few weeks…but the last two days have been cool and crisp. The boy continues his pleas for the arrival of Halloween. I don’t want to spoil it ladies, but there will be one handsome lad in uniform. The girls and I are making our …
Bottomless Pit
Lately, we’ve noticed that the boy eats a lot…and I mean a lot. It dawned on me as I stood in front of our bear (to snacks) pantry…that we might just have to start locking it. I mean really, where does the boy put it. Clearly covert measures must be taken ..as in secret hiding …
Indian Summer
It’s been beautiful on the East Coast. And we’ve taken full advantage of it. Last Friday, we headed over to a neighbors house for a play date. Someone had fun But alas, all good things must pass. And this week, we officially closed the pool Sadly, another summer is in the books. Time to turn …
Karate
Even though baseball has kept us busy, the boy has still been pursuing his black belt. Last week, we moved one belt closer. We officially has a red strip belt in the house. And I’m so glad we’re going through the process with these wonderful kids. One more belt until he qualifies for his black …
Baseball
Its been a busy couple of weeks. In the midst everything, Zachary started his fall baseball. This year we signed him up for his first travel team. The fall is supposed to be about practicing fundamentals…but last weekend, we scrimmaged against another local team The boy was active. He started at catcher Eventually made his …