I’ve been doing a Pilates class with Lori at the Schenectady JCC. I really love it. Well, okay. I really love it as soon as I am done. Or maybe, during the last five minutes, when we’re doing something all calming and stretchy and we’re finished. But I like it very much the rest of … [Read more…]
Holy cow, there’s so much going on this weekend. And the weather’s supposed to be awesome. So if you aren’t tempted by all these fabulous offerings, you can just turn the sprinkler on and the kids will be delighted. Here’s this week’s KidsOutAndAbout.com newsletter, and remember that you can click on the date to get … [Read more…]
We were late for gymnastics today because I had not anticipated the delightful gabfest that voting on the school budget would present. I’d delayed going to vote until after school because I had the vague idea that my children were required to accompany me in order to participate in their vote for the best flavor … [Read more…]
Happy Mother’s Day! Christy Turlington’s organization Every Mother Counts is asking mothers to raise awareness about maternal health issues by disappearing for Mother’s Day. I did not disappear. But I do think that you should be aware of the issue of global maternal health. The New York Times Motherlode blog had a recent post about … [Read more…]
It’s 9:26 pm and I just finally got done reading with J. Ugh. She fell asleep at about 5:30 pm, could not be awakened for dinner, and only finally woke up when I gave up and tried to bring her up to bed. Then of course she was hungry, and I said that we were … [Read more…]
Hey! Sorry this post is late, but we were at the circus. I’ve already promised that I’ll post a review on the KidsOutAndAbout.com Facebook page tomorrow, and hopefully I’ll have a special reader review over here on Capital District Fun, too. Is anyone else excited about the rapidly expanding food options around here? Personally, I … [Read more…]
I’m always gathering links to share. Here are a few: This is a blog post from a Dad experiencing Parental Angst over how he behaved watching his kid play soccer. For some reason it’s a lovely change of pace to empathize with paternal anxiety instead of maternal anxiety all the time. It’s a reminder that … [Read more…]
Okay, honestly? I’m going to be a little lame tonight. I’m visiting family and I’ve already stayed up too late. So, I’d started this post with the intention of sniffing out more for you to do, but at the moment, I’m just not up for it. Here’s what I’ve got: Multiple Days: Ringling Bros and … [Read more…]
Hooray for the winners of the family 4-pack of tickets to the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus! They are Katie (comment #5) and Betty (comment #11). Thanks to everyone who participated and commented. I always appreciate hearing from you. If anyone just wants to buy tickets, you can click here. Or if you’re … [Read more…]
Hey! In case you haven’t already subscribed to the newsletter, I wanted to make sure to let you know that the tulips are out already! So if you want to get in a photo op, you’d better get on that! Personally, I can’t get enough of kids and flowers. I’m especially a sucker for the … [Read more…]
