Eleanor is now a half a stumble away from walking and she lives to move: if she sees or hears something that catches her attention (dog, dishwasher loading, stair gate left open), she will crawl maniacally and surprisingly speedily to the object of interest with joyful intensity. She often emits a type of war cry [...]
Entries from May 28th, 2010
Buzz
May 27th, 2010 · 4 Comments · Uncategorized
I had my haircut last week. Well, more like I had my hair shorn. My hair is a somewhat unruly beast. I have had very good haircuts in the past (including one $60 haircut in Chicago that was just awesome), but I’ve learned it’s just not worth the money: my hair looks stylish for about [...]
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Valley Grove
May 18th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Minnesota, Northfield
Last Sunday we headed a couple of miles south of town to visit the Valley Grove Churches. The two churches and graveyards sit atop a hill (neither in a valley nor a grove) and command beautiful views of the countryside around our town, including a small portion of restored prairie and some magnificent old Oaks. [...]
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The great dandelion massacre of ’10.
May 13th, 2010 · 6 Comments · EDG, Garden
“We ordered a push mower yesterday after reading a lot of glowing Amazon reviews and receiving reassurance from a neighbor that a push mower will do us just fine. It’s due to arrive tomorrow. I don’t know how long we’ll last without a gas mower and if a push mower is the ultimate in hippie [...]
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Rhythm & Birthdays
May 8th, 2010 · 3 Comments · Uncategorized
I’ve been pretty good at avoiding the whole my-child-is-a-genius trap, haven’t I? So you owe me this: Eleanor has rhythm. She has really tuned into music lately and will beat her drumstick (or wooden spoon, as shown) in a fairly good approximation of whatever beat is playing. Eleanor and I have been getting together with [...]
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Toronto
May 6th, 2010 · 1 Comment · EDG, Trips
Phew. We’re home after an extended weekend in Toronto. Emily left you with a cliff hanger on her last post: how would Eleanor travel? I am pleased to report that she was awesome. She was happy during all the flights (ecstatic during take-offs) and happy for hours and hours in her car seat as we [...]
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