Last Monday, Mr. Acorns’ grandmother, affectionately known throughout the family as “Baba,” arrived here in New York for a three week visit. Her travel day was little miserable with delays, but she eventually arrived safe and sound. Tuesday morning when Boy and Girl saw her they were ecstatic! Boy had been talking about her visit … Continue reading »
Posted in July 2011 …
Roadway Fun
Drivers. I know, I know – everyone thinks that everyone else is the bad driver, it’s never our own fault, etc. But really people – there are some basic rules of the road that we need to follow here. 1. Red light means stop. Even my 3-year-old has this figured out. 2. One lane is … Continue reading »
262,800 Minutes
I struggled with this post today. I wanted to write it as soon as I realized today’s date, but I hesitated. I’m not entirely sure why. 262,800 minutes. 6 months. Half a year. 262,800 minutes. That is how long it has been since Sofie entered this world and changed it forever. Six months ago today, … Continue reading »
Monday Meal Planning!
We didn’t do any stock-up cooking this weekend like I normally try to do, but I do have a recipe rave and a few things planned for the week! Enjoy. Recipe Rave Buffalo Chicken Wraps Make these NOW. Stop what you are doing, go to the store, and get the ingredients (all 5 of them). … Continue reading »
Friday Random Observations
105 with a heat index of 118 is hot. Damn hot. And yes I know the midwest just went through this too, but I don’t care, I’m still going to whine and complain. I love wine. For better and for worse, there was a lot of skin showing in Manhattan today. And I don’t even … Continue reading »
DAYS OFF!
It might not seem too exciting for those of you who get paid time off, or actually manage to schedule days off and vacations. But in our life, with me as a self-employed contract attorney at the moment, full days off are few and far between. Not just because of the money, but also because, … Continue reading »
Monday – Meal Planning and Back to the Grind
The Teens have left the building…. after over-sleeping in typical teenage fashion this morning, the crew headed off to the City with Mr. Acorns to spend some time in Union Square while he works, then they are off to LGA for their flight this afternoon. It was fun having them here! They were very, very … Continue reading »
Adventures in Times Square
Yesterday we drove into the city – Mr. Acorns, myself, Boy, Girl, and the Teens. All in one car along with 2 jogging strollers and 2 diaper bags. It was, um, cozy We parked and briefly visited with our friends, S & C, then headed out to show the Teens Times Square. On a Saturday. … Continue reading »
The Excitement of a First Visit to NYC
This week Husband’s niece and 2 friends are in town to visit and see NYC for the first time. They arrived on Tuesday, and Wednesday was my turn to take them shopping around the city. We had a blast! We went to: William Poll (a great friend’s deli/catering company), Gucci, Prada, Armani, Tiffany, Forever 21, … Continue reading »
Great Food, Great Fun, Great Weekend!
This past weekend my parents were in town and it was a blast! We spent Saturday at Bear Mountain Park for almost 7 hours – grilling out, walking the little rescued animal zoo, playground, T-Ball, chasing remote-controlled cars, and a carousel ride for everyone. A short drive to the top, a quick look at the … Continue reading »
