Among my highlights last week: Taking Jane to Thai food for the first time — just the two of us. We had fresh rolls with peanut sauce and pad thai with chicken. All eaten with gusto. Eating: Telfer and I went to Portland sans children for a long weekend as an early anniversary getaway (13 years!).Continue reading “The Weekly Post”
Author Archives: Andrea Y. Griffith
Mother’s Day & Other Doings
I think I may have had the best mother’s day on record. The weather was beautiful, I took a long walk (by myself), we had pastries from the Bread Peddler for brunch and my honey made me steak frites for dinner. My girls made me homemade cards and I felt loved. What could be better,Continue reading “Mother’s Day & Other Doings”
Lately Around Here
Cate and I had an ice cream date last week. Cate may be the pickiest child I have ever known but boy she can pack away the ice cream. Grammy oftentimes picks one girl up from school on Thursday afternoon which allows me to spend one-on-one time with the other girl, a definite priority. Tomorrow is Cate’s turnContinue reading “Lately Around Here”
Two Quotes & V. Short Book Reviews
I have been thinking about both these quotes this week. 1. Because I am always trying to figure out why reading is such a solace to me and I think it has everything to do with the quote. 2. I am still learning this exact thing (in a very good way) and I admire HRC’s resiliency.Continue reading “Two Quotes & V. Short Book Reviews”
Lately Around Here
We are still missing our little Henry around here. I keep looking for him in his usual spots – on our bed at night or on the grey chair while Telfer and I watch Mad Men (how great was Sunday’s episode? Does anyone watch Mad Men besides us? Seriously people, it’s like watching a novel, IContinue reading “Lately Around Here”
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