My mom and I have a lot in common. We’re about the same height (I’m just a little taller, right, Mom?), have similar features, and even have similar voices. Every now and then—sometimes to Jacob, sometimes in conversation with other moms—I’ll hear my mom coming out of my mouth. I usually agree with her on […]

Jacob Edition! — 1 — Last week at the playground, Jacob started playing with a sweet, adorable boy who I guessed to be about five years old. When Jacob said something about muffins, the boy misunderstood and thought he said “math.” (I’m not sure how this happened.) Jacob made no attempt to correct him, so […]

For a parent, there are few things as refreshing and glorious as a good babysitter. Luckily (and sadly, because we’re moving in two months) I think we’ve found one of the best.   Not only was she highly recommended by a friend, has professional experience with young children (as a dance teacher!), and is so […]