Dec
25
2011

He walks!

Abel was focused. He was so focused on his best-ever toy, that he just plain forgot to get down and crawl. He just…walked…straight to Grandpa. Straight into Grandpa’s arms. …continue reading

Nov
10
2011

More Adventures in baby sitting

My grandson is like the energizer bunny. If you put him on the floor, he heads directly toward the path of greatest danger. He loves electric wires. And the staircase. Oddly enough, he bears me no ill-will when I repeatedly pick him up and head him in another direction. He just turns himself around, and heads back. …continue reading

Aug
09
2011

Triathlons and Mothers Knows Best

“Have you heard from Betsy?” my daughter asked. “No. Why?” we replied, feeling a sudden chill. “Uncle John is having a heart attack.” she replied quietly. “On the way home, he stopped at Sturdy, and they sent him by ambulance to RI Hospital.” …continue reading