Entries from The Mathewes Family tagged with 'news'

Back to Baltimore

We've made it. Through the snow, through a stay in an overpriced hotel, and through a night where congested kids coughed themselves to sleep. But we're here. It's Christmas. It's time to relax! I'm with our family, and it's wonderful....

Nearing the end!

So, not too much in the way of reflection or other news, except that of the glee and happiness I'm experiencing after having put both kids to bed at the same time. I wonder if it will ever happen again.

Home, home, home

Crisp air and that familiar temperate forest smell evoke powerful childhood memories for me. I'm remembering what it means to layer clothing, and discovering that my wardrobe is sorely lacking in chilly New England essentials. I curse Baltimore for making me a weather wuss.

Nervous Anticipation

I leave for Baltimore today. It's going to be strange, returning to the home-that-is-no-longer-my-home. I'm nervous, mostly about leaving my kids for so very long. I won't see Ruth until we meet in Austin, and Lucas will be away from...

One Month Down, More to Go

A little over four weeks ago, I flew with my two-week old son to meet Stephen in our new apartment. A new beginning, with new faces to meet and new opportunities to experience. Although he had worked long and hard...

New Faces to Come

Brief administrative announcement, here. We have a new member of the family coming, which means that this blog will no longer be just about Ruthie, but about our entire family and goings-on. Stay tuned for site modifications, photo updates, and...