Mama in New England

This is us, as I navigate motherhood and enjoy the amazing adventure.

We are a family of four, a cat and a dog, living outside Boston, Massachusetts. I started this blog as a way to update friends and family who are afar, but it seems to have become somewhat therapeutic & helps me laugh when I need to.

Monday, March 27, 2017

Lanie Stores her Snacks


Just in case we're in the bathroom and hungry... Vivian poked holes on top of each roll, and then Lannin diligently inserted her snack into the openings.  I'm glad I realized what she was doing before I stocked the toilet paper...

Lack of Sleep #1


Friday, March 10, 2017

Sam's Joke

Sam's idea of a joke, possibly from the time that he may have watched the Simpsons. 


It's not easy being the third.

Then maybe he felt badly.

Vivian's Fashion choices for Nana

Nana came over before school yesterday to drive Sam and Vivian to school, as Chris had to be at work early.  Lanie was thrilled to see her and bounced around and reached for her, Sam continued to go about his morning, and Vivian ran to see her.  After a few minutes, Vivian needed to get dressed, at which point she looked Nana up and down. 
"You is driving me to school today?" she asked.
"That's right," my mom told her.
"And you's wearing that?" Vivian inquired.

Just for the record, Nana was dressed rather fashionably, with leggings, a tunic top, and ankle boots that matched her scarf.

"Yes.  This is what I'm wearing.  Should I have sent you a photo first to make sure you approved?"


This may have also come from Vivian's birthday dinner day, when she was allowed to choose Nana's outfit for her, but it's a little unclear.
Nana's outfit chosen by Vivian.

Vivian's idea of a very beautiful outfit.