Tag Archives for kids

Steak and Egg Fajitas with leftover steak

On Monday night, The Blog Pantry ladies met up at Spalon Montage for a tour. (And a glass of wine, only I petered out before we got to it.) Watching a Thai Yoga massage (a.k.a “lazy man’s yoga”; you lay … Continue reading

02. March 2011 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
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Traveling with kids

I took a picture to remind myself how peaceful it was, although at times it didn’t feel so.

30. August 2010 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
Categories: Parenting, Travel | Tags: , , , | 7 comments

Bundled Green Beans welcome us home

While traveling out East, I couldn’t figure out how to feed our kids. Because restaurants that catered to families offered burgers, hotdogs and fries on their kids’ menu. Which I couldn’t understand. Because we teach our children basic life skills … Continue reading

23. July 2010 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
Categories: Food, Parenting, Travel | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | 14 comments

A night of luxury: Hope Lake Lodge

We’re back, finally, at home in Minneapolis, with more than two outfits to wear, which makes us feel spoiled, almost, after spending four weeks on the road. Our routines support us here; I know when I can get breaks and … Continue reading

19. July 2010 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
Categories: Parenting, Travel | Tags: , , , , , , , | 16 comments

Traveling

I felt heroic, almost, traveling cross country alone with three. Installing three car seats in a taxi. Clearing security. Dashing from gate to gate on a layover. But then upon arrival he opened his back pack to show grandma his … Continue reading

22. June 2010 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
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Bonfire

They fought over the bikes, the soccer ball, the baseball bat. The fire calmed all of us.

09. June 2010 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
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Chatter

Some days I miss the quiet, the time to think, to stare up at the ceiling and hear inside myself. But there is so much they want to share with me, and their enthusiasm sucks me in.

29. May 2010 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
Categories: Parenting | Tags: , , , , | 1 comment

Are Mommy Bloggers Obsessed?

Last week I read a great post about whether mommy bloggers are losing their identity in their kids. I wasn’t sure if I should raise my hand or lower it. Because sometimes I do feel I’ve lost my voice. I’m … Continue reading

19. May 2010 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
Categories: Parenting | Tags: , , , , , , , , | 16 comments

How did we survive?

At swimming on Friday, our 3 year old fell off the step. And the teacher didn’t notice until seconds later when I entered the pool area. He was stuck underwater, running in place like a slow motion movie. She pulled … Continue reading

12. May 2010 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
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What do you talk about?

A few nights ago, Matt + I snuck away from our children for two hours to grab a quick bite at Yum Bakery. He ordered a chuck burger, while I ordered fish tacos, and, as we waited for our food … Continue reading

07. May 2010 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
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