Monthly Archives: February 2012

Chris’ birthday was a quiet affair this year.  It fell on a Wednesday, which is swimming lesson day.  We always get back home late and have to rush dinner so bedtime isn’t pushed back too far.  But I had baked … Continue reading →

The one advantage to having Christmas vacation start so late, is that the kids are all home for Heilige Drei Könige Tag, or Three Kings day.  They can really enjoy being the king that way.  No chores, and they get … Continue reading →

Since New Year’s Eve was on a Saturday night this year, there was no chance of upholding Chris’ tradition of getting up early on New Year’s Day and going to the zoo.  Which turned out to be a good thing … Continue reading →

I was a bit frustrated that Christmas vacation didn’t start until the afternoon of the 23rd this year.  Half the fun of Christmas is all the hype and preparation leading up to the big day, and having to squeeze in … Continue reading →