Bones, Bones, Bones

Since Daddy is an orthopedist, the kids are interested in bones. “So what bone did you fix today?” asks Katahdin daily within the first 5 minutes of Phil getting home. Luckily we have a few bone related materials just laying around to help us.  We have a set of Netter’s Anatomy cards.  Phil or I go over 4-5 cards at dinner.…

All Jazzed Up

Katahdin picked out this “jazz hat” at the consignment sale this weekend. When it came time for trumpet practice this afternoon, he was no where to be found. Soon he came down from his room dressed in a new outfit. He had on a button up plaid collar shirt, his best gray corduroys with belt, his favorite argyle sweater on…

First Day of School

We do things a little differently over here at the fun house.  Labor Day to most Rhode Islanders is the last chance beach holiday.  Although it was a vacation day for Dr. Phil, he went in to round with a coffee cake in hand and the kids and I began the school year.  I have been prepping them all summer…