Category Archives: Eating

The Abominable Snowmonster

Posted on November 17, 2015 by jackblee

    There is nothing more that Timothy loves than a good group hug.  When he’s leaving a gathering, our little rush chairman will often reach out to different people to circle up. This is one of the cutest things … Continue reading →

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A Boy and his Rug

Posted on September 15, 2014 by jackblee

   Catherine went to the Edina Homecoming Dance on Saturday night and people loved it when Timothy busted out his breakdancing move (yes, ‘move’ is meant to be singular) at the pre-dance photo session.  ________________________        Mealtime with … Continue reading →

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Orange is the new Black

Posted on June 28, 2014 by jackblee

      Last weekend, we had a fun graduation and welcome home party for Elisabeth.  She and her good friend, Audrey (who studied in India with her) spent many hours making our kitchen smell like a real Indian kitchen, … Continue reading →

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Never try to high five a snowbank

Posted on December 28, 2013 by jackblee

  Now that Timothy is walking, he sometimes stands up in his high chair.  If he’s in his high chair and is watching a video, he’ll sometimes stand up and get this mischievous look on his face.  We feel like … Continue reading →

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Cheeky monkey

Posted on October 20, 2013 by jackblee

 Eating out with Timothy is like a game of speed chess.  He makes his move, we respond, our response opens up a new opportunity for him, he counter strikes and we quickly try to put an end to his offensive.  … Continue reading →

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First Day of School

Posted on September 3, 2013 by jackblee

                 Timothy is often good at giving us a second opinion.  And so I return us to the scene of the crime that I mentioned in the last blog entry, when a good friend took Laura, Catherine, Timothy and me … Continue reading →

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Ginger snaps

Posted on August 18, 2013 by jackblee

Over the past many months Timothy has undergone a fashion transformation – from Gerber caterpillar to Baby Gap butterfly.  He’s now crawling down the runway in kid clothes instead of baby clothes.  To the naked eye, the shift is subtle, … Continue reading →

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Tan lines

Posted on August 12, 2013 by jackblee

The good news is that Timothy is learning to drink out of a normal cup. The less good news is that the main place he performs his latest trick is in the bathtub and his drink of choice is bathwater.  … Continue reading →

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The Horns of Mumbai

Posted on August 4, 2013 by jackblee

One recent breakfast, I was feeding Timothy and grabbed a container of rice cakes. Breaking up a rice cake into small pieces, I sprinkled them onto the tray of his high chair.  Then I looked at the rice cake container.  … Continue reading →

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India ahead

Posted on July 28, 2013 by jackblee

I mentioned a few weeks ago that Timothy spends a good portion of his time in two areas — trying to eat and trying NOT to go to sleep.  But I neglected the third leg on that stool – trying … Continue reading →

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