When Naps are Not Required

I don't MAKE Meredith take a nap anymore. But she always does. The difference is that first she spends about an hour and a half destroying her room and then usually ends up sleeping someplace strange. Like today, for instance. In her sister's bassinet.

Also, Meredith would like to type something on her blog. Here goes:

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We're All 35 Now [Strike That. Some of Us are 35. Some are 34. And Kate Still Laughs at Numbers.]

Good heavens. Spickler is the baby of the group [editor's note: actually, he's not] and he's 35. He wanted to go to Montgomery Bell State Park, so we did. (It was, after all, a good idea).

They plotted.

And performed.

They did not plot.

Grownups plotted to read. They did very little of that.

Grownups plotted to eat. They did quite a lot of that.

She was heartbroken when Walt decided a hike didn't sound like fun.

She recovered and played in the creek.

She fell in the creek.
The End.

News Flash

You may not have ever heard this before, but things get a little busier when you double the number of children you have. Weirdest thing. So here's some pics, cause it's been awhile, and the girls aren't gettin' any younger.

 

Meridy's class went to see The Toymaker's Apprentice at The Circuit. It was really pretty wonderful. We were all entertained, including Madeline, who laughed a couple times. Babies think slapstick comedy is great.

Grandpa came for a nice long visit. Since he left, she's refusing all veggies. Come back soon, Grandpa!

Two teeth in three weeks. No need to maintain that pace, little one.

Mer Rocks to Sister Wife

My cousin Sarah lives in Seattle. She and her boyfriend extraordinaire, Rob, started a band. Sister Wife. They played on a an internet radio station this week. We listened, and rocked. SARAH WE LOVE YOU! Here, Mer dances and her parents provide geeky commentary.

Lareau Home Movie Series: #3

On a recent Saturday, we couldn't think of anything to do. So we had a little dance party.

Mississippi Camping

We had a really good time at Wall Doxey State Park in Holly Springs last weekend. If you ever want a quick trip, it's only 45 minutes away. It was really cold, but all the kids rolled with it. Thanks to Keddi and Papa for coming along. Everything is better with Keddi and Papa. Next year we'll plan better, and Mamoo and Ninny will come too, right?

Aunt D - the mushroom pics are for you.

Lareau Home Movie Series: #2

After filming the first movie in our series (see previous post), Mer said she wanted to do a dancing movie. I had no idea what she had in mind. The little clicking noise is her--making her own music, I guess...