Elder sprog started kindergarten today. Younger sprog started new preschool class at the same private school. Cuteness and emoooootions - so big so fast etc!

Niwot Children’s Park in Niwot, CO is one of the coolest playgrounds I’ve ever seen! And it’s just 7 minutes from our house.

Hi friends. It’s been a while. In the midst of craziness, I’m doing remarkably well. I’m going back to school in January (nights, online) for a credential in underground construction and tunneling. Kids are great. Garden is prolific.

Tonight I ate a homemade oatmeal raisin chocolate chip walnut cookie and any of you weird “raisins are evil” cookie fanatics who say that’s a contradiction or a betrayal DON’T GET ANY COOKIES.

I have returned to the office this week. I keep my office door closed, I wear a mask in the hallways / when talking to coworkers, and I wash my hands frequently. I am legitimately happy to see my kids when I get home. It’s a huge improvement in my mental health.

Going through flour with reckless abandon. Last time I resupplied, they were out of 5lb bags. Came home with two of these ridiculous cuties instead.

There are two baby owls (about 3 weeks old) nesting in a tree in the big park by our house. The entire neighborhood knows about them and visits from a respectful distance. It’s lovely and heartwarming and they are SO. FUZZY.

‘‘Tis the season! Mow all the things!!!

Our shelter in place has been largely mellow and positive, with a lot of open space on our property and nearby. Bike rides, swings, art outside, and lots of baking. I feel very grateful to live in a small city with excellent weather and wide open spaces. And even more grateful I still have a job.

From our lockdown to yours... some silliness!!!