Calvin – Page 4 – The Isle of Imagination

A Pirate’s Life For Me

31 Jul 2012

Calvin turned five. Every day for the past three weeks he’s asked: “How many more days until my birthday?” And every day for the past month [...]

Nice

14 Jun 2012

Last week we went to the splash park. The kids were all so excited to go, but somehow the thrill wore off for Everett as soon as we got out of the car. He [...]

Calvin is growing up

26 May 2012

and having preschool programs. It was a great year at his preschool, and I really think he enjoyed it. Hurray for Calvin!

First Fishing

25 May 2012

We went fishing the other night – our first trip of the year. We just went to a local pond. We had no luck. But the kids admired the fish of others, and had [...]

That’s a Good Point

18 Apr 2012

During an FHE discussion of the meaning of personal peace: Calvin observed: It’s so much easier to relax when you’re eating ice cream.

Calvin in March

30 Mar 2012

He is really coming into his own. His head is full of deep thoughts that he shares on occasion with startling candor. His heart is the most golden of any child [...]

Will You Be My Valentine?

15 Feb 2012

“You forgot the question mark” was the first thing he said when he saw it. “No I didn’t. It’s more of a statement than a [...]

So It Won’t Melt

28 Nov 2011

Today there was little art piece in my fridge – a red paper with a child’s doodle. For some reason I didn’t think too much of it, until Calvin came [...]

Guilt Trip

22 Nov 2011

Yesterday I decided a little deep cleaning before the holidays would be a good idea. I set about on my kitchen – cleaning out all the cabinets, wiping the [...]

Don’t Ever Laugh

31 Oct 2011

as a herse goes by . . . Because, well, you know.

SuperCal-ifragilisticexpialidocious!

12 Sep 2011

My boy Cal has started preschool. While I consider today his “first day” there have been a couple prior events that were important too. 1) Back to school [...]

Reality Check Part II

4 Sep 2011

Calvin: Mommy, it takes a long time for you tummy to get small. As long as it takes for a new baby to get here. Me: You’re right. But my tummy is already a [...]

Goodbye August

30 Aug 2011

As a final hurrah we went to the Dinosaur Museum one last time. It was, as always, tons of fun. Afterward we got ice cream played in a kid water feature that I never [...]

Seek Learning

28 Aug 2011

This year Olivia will start kindergarten. I’ve already spent my tears on this reality. Not only that, but my buddy, SuperCal will start pre-school. I will miss [...]

Dear Calvin, at age four

30 Jul 2011

You are such a wonderful boy! Goodness but how you can make my heart glow or my blood pressure rise. I love your laughter, your need to always be dirty, and your [...]

Today is the . . .

27 Jun 2011

Calvin started swimming lessons today. Olivia would have too, but you know, impetigo. Anyhow, he did great – blowing bubbles, floating on his back, smiling for [...]