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Back to the Box
This thing won’t quit. Time to cut holes in it and start a new game. Take it away Jack. With love from Detroit, Callie
The BLOB!
When it comes to entertaining Jack, planning ahead is everything. And so, I have become obsessed with the site Play at Home Mom. It was there that I found the “Redneck Waterbed” or as we called it, the BLOB. One … Continue reading
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Tagged blob, Callie, redneck waterbed, with love from detroit
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Weekend with the in-laws.
Okay, okay. Before you begin to hem and haw, you should know, I like my in-laws. And not in the “I know they are going to read this later” kind of way. I genuinely enjoy their company. They are the … Continue reading
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Tagged tawas michigan, up north, with love from detroit
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Loli Pants
Why we call our dog, Lola, “Loli Pants” is beyond me. Just like the reason we call Jack “Boogie Woogie Pants.” Wow, I just realized I must like “Pants” to be a part of nicknames. Weird. Anyhow, I was thinking … Continue reading
This is what happens when Daddy has to work late.
As one patron entered Supino’s Pizza last night, he declared “I am here for a good, sexy pizza.” I couldn’t have said it better myself. When Ryan has to work late, we make the best of it by having … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Posts, Detroit, Little Man, Yum
Tagged Detroit Date Night, Detroit Family, Mootown Creamery, Supino's Pizza
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Cousins
With only a two month age difference, Jack and his cousin Eve already have a special bond. Watching them together melts your heart. They hug, kiss, play and carry on conversations that no one else can understand. Wait, I take that … Continue reading
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Shenanigans as promised
Sorry for the lack of posts. I was busy having an outstanding weekend with family and friends. Hana and I spent Saturday afternoon at Eastern Market. Jack was home napping while Ryan was getting some work done. It was nice … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Posts, Detroit, Little Man, Yum
Tagged Detroit, Detroit Family, Eastern Market, Riverwalk, Russell Street Deli, Tashmoo, Tashmoo Biergarten
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Artsy Fartsy
Who has markers and a giant box? This kid. After weeks of playing with the same giant box you would think things would get old. Not for Jack. When I ask “Do you want to play with your box?” he … Continue reading
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The great outdoors
I read an article on outdoor schools in the Seattle area. In the piece a mom said that the dirtier her son’s clothes were at the end of the day the richer his learning experience must have been. While I’m … Continue reading
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Riverwalk
Apparently wet and wild explains the majority of our week (read Wednesday’s post.) Friday was a gorgeous warm day. Great day for a walk along the Detroit River. As we approached the Renaissance Center, we noticed that the fountains were … Continue reading
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