The Northfield Rambler

There is one thing I know with absolute certainty.  I will always be thankful that I've spent so much time with my children, and I will ...

It's winter and my thumb split by the nail.  It happens every winter, and as winter seems to never end around here, we stock up on antib...

We were at the library.  The boys were doing their own thing while I looked for books.  Henry was at the computer mucking about and Walt was...

I heard Henry say to Walter, "I never thought I would say this, Walter, but you're the best."  Then he said, "I'm goi...

Every night, after we go through our normal ritual of reading books, brushing teeth, yelling at everyone to get back into bed numerous times...

(Forewarning:  It's late and I've taken the liberty to swear in this post, so there.  You've been forewarned.) I've been t...

My dad was visiting recently, and he stayed in Henry's room while he was here.  He really liked Henry's glow in the dark stars and m...

posted by Kevin..... Today at breakfast, Walter got up from his seat and strolled into the bathroom.  He then reappeared with a small ste...

Some photos of our annual autumn St. Olaf trip. And, a trip to the apple orchard.

So, now I own the tiniest camera ever, which is somewhat ironic since I own a Jitterbug like phone in large part because small buttons annoy...

Beautiful day at Lake Harriet and their newly renovated playground! And then to the streetcar!

Henry and Walter wanted me to go downstairs to get all of the splash balls that they dropped down the staircase.  Henry assured me that they...

All was dandy until it wasn't tonight and for Walter, all hell broke loose. He hadn't had a Nuk for much of the afternoon, and at s...

I was reading on the sofa while Henry and Walter played in the kitchen.  I wasn't paying too much attention as there was no crying, no w...

Tonight Henry told me that I am beautiful just the way I am.  I thought that was really cool - especially as it was on the heels of trying t...