Parenting is not rocket science, but this is one not-technical mama's experiment in raising curious, adventuresome explorers.
Adventuring. I just looked it up and the dictionary says: (verb) engage in hazardous and exciting activity, especially the exploration of unknown territory. Sounds about right when describing our latest trip. Notice, I did not say vacation. I said trip. Vacation implies relaxation which is hard to do when you lug 2 young kids and another …
Last week the whole family got to tag along with our rocket scientist to the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Symposium in Boston, Massachusetts. Jonathan was presenting an update on the mechanical rover for extreme environments, like Venus, where traditional electronics can't take the heat, literally. When he first won funding from NASA for this …
Eddie's school adventure is off to a great start! This week he went from nerves and apprehension Monday morning to the gushing report, "I like school!" when I picked him up that afternoon. He was eager to help me fill out the forms sent home by his teacher, insisted so adamantly in fact, I ended …
Around here we're getting ready for a BIG deal: first first day of school! All the feels, guys. ALL the feels. Eddie mostly feels nervous. From what I've read online that's totally normal. From what I remember from my own young school years experiences, that's totally normal. From what I know of his personality, that's …
Jonathan, our real rocket scientist, the one who actually builds the real deal stuff to send rocketing into outer space, had a blast reliving his childhood as we picked out a model rocket at a hobby store in Illinois. We were on a date. Yes, this is the stuff our dates consist of sometimes. We …
Last weekend, I think it was the thrill of being back home in L.A., or maybe heatstroke, but we ventured to Griffith Observatory for a little family outing. Summer tourists and extreme heat didn't deter us. Honestly, it's been on my list of places to get to this summer, and since it's August I suddenly …
We've talked about a family camping trip for literally years. Every year it seems. But then it never actually happens. To all you who camp often with your family of littles, kudos! Seriously, it's rather daunting to me. Something about having to pack up literally everything (even food and toilet necessities), sleeping on the hard …
Did you miss me? Phew, it's been awhile! And it's not for lack of content I've been MIA for a few weeks. If anything, there's more to report than ever! We are thrilled to announce the exciting news of another rocket baby joining our family early next year! And so, let's be real, finding energy …
Summer is that glorious season when childhood magic feels attainable, close at hand. Fun abounds at every corner, right? Swimming pools, ice cream, family vacation, playing outside in the late lasting light. I can't believe we're halfway through summer! In some ways, we've lived up to the ideal above. We've had picnics and pool days …
Summer schedule has officially arrived at our house, and I'm all gung ho about making it super fun! I have a whole list of fun things to do around the city (museums, parks, splash pads, events, free concerts). So far, between the rainy cool weather last week, and a stomach bug hitting us hard this …
Launching Rocket Babies 