Category Archives: Family
Gregory and the Vanderpol Male Sleep Ability
Gregory is definitely his father’s son and his grandfather’s grandson. I’m sitting here on the bed with my laptop, doing a bit more work before dinner. Gregory climbed up next to me and sat down. At first he was talking to himself and making various noises – then I realized that it had gotten quiet [...]
Cute and Hungry
Gregory comes downstairs and he’s a little fussy. He opens a cupboard and ssssttttrrreeetches up to get a box of Puffins (breakfast cereal). He has a big smile on his face as he carries it over to me. “Oh, are you hungry?” Big smile remains. He’s very proud of what he’s done. “Ok, let me [...]
A Homemade Feast
Dinner last night was quite an enjoyable event. Yesterday afternoon, I asked Amber if she’d rather do more of a finger-food, casual kind of dinner. She agreed and here’s the result with an ecstatic Emma overseeing the documentation. The bread (lower right) is a Garlic Parmesan with some basil and sun-dried tomato bruschetta thrown in. [...]
Crepes!
Most mornings during the week, we just have a hot cereal or a simple egg (scrambed, poached, fried, occasionally an omelet) for breakfast. On the weekends, I like to do something a little more involved and we all sit down together to eat. This is often waffles or pancakes or eggs with homemade sausage. Last [...]