Pushing on a Rope
Family
Flashback Friday — The Royal Welcome
Given all the hoopla over the arrival this week of little Prince George, how could my Flashback be anything but a baby picture of Catherine? She arrived four days ahead of schedule in April 17 years ago, the only time she’s been early for anything. No throngs of reporters waited outside Greenwich Hospital while we … Continue reading
Let’s face it
If I wasn’t already unnaturally fascinated by family resemblances, Ulric Collette’s photographs would have sealed the deal. Collette’s collection of split-screen photos shows just how deep family roots run. The results are striking. Some photos of siblings almost appear to be the same person. The photos of parents and children often seem to be the … Continue reading
Sweets from the Sweet
I returned home from teaching Jazzercise last night to the most delicious aroma — Catherine decided to unwind after a long day of chasing 4-year-olds in the heat by baking some cookies. She’d tweaked an egg-free sugar cookie recipe she found online (sorry, she’s not sure where she found it, and since she handwrote it, … Continue reading
Flashback Friday — Time for a Cold One
Only Basil would crave a cold beer in the middle of a blizzard. This photo was taken in March 2003. Basil is standing in the middle of the street in front of our house (those are our neighbors’ homes behind him). I don’t know about you, but I find that seeing the chilly scenery is … Continue reading
Good thing we have our priorities straight
Catherine presented me with a small bottle of Bath & Body Works’ White Citrus body lotion following her recent trip to the mall with Basil. “It’s for you. I think you’ll like it,” she said. And she was right — it has a fresh, summery scent, a nice change from the lavender I’ve been wearing. … Continue reading
Flashback Friday — Baby Love
July 4 weekend, 17 years ago. Back when I could choose the outfits … and when she would actually wear a hat. This is one of my very favorite photos (I took it!). She’s wearing one of two precious outfits the staff in the Old Greenwich Post Office chipped in to buy her. I think … Continue reading
They’ve got their eyes on me
I have a stalker. Two actually. One is quite a bit taller than me, and likely weighs twice as much as I do. Her accomplice is smaller, but no less intent on following my every move. What’s more, they are both stalking Catherine, too. And there’s nothing we can do about it. They are deer — … Continue reading
Happy Camper
I’m so envious of Catherine. Yesterday, she started her second year as a counselor-in-training at the ESF day camp here in Greenwich and she’s already having a ball. For this week at least, she’s with “mini-camp” — 12 3-year-olds! (She’ll get moved to other ages through the summer.) She spent yesterday having tea parties, packing … Continue reading
No, really. Who is this?
Catherine went grocery shopping with me this afternoon. I know it sounds inconsequential. However, I can count on the fingers of one hand the number of times since she was small enough to have a tantrum over a pink ball I wouldn’t buy that she’s accompanied me to the market of her own volition. And by … Continue reading
Full Circle
What a day it was yesterday! I’m still pinching myself after meeting a bunch of cousins, cousins-in-law and an aunt and uncle at the BBQ my brother, Chris, and his wife, Jill, hosted to introduce me to everyone. It was an amazing day — picture-perfect weather and lots of fun. My mind is racing as … Continue reading
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