Category Archives: Kids!
My Baby is One Year Old!
One year ago today, at right around 5:15pm, Ethan was born. Normally I post the birth-story , and I probably will do that on future birthdays, but this time, I just wanted to reminisce of the cuff. All of my births were incredible … Continue reading
Forth of July Weekend: Part 1
This is the first post of my “July 4th” couplet. I actually wrote this the morning of July 4th. So it reads like it was written “today” but actually, it was a few days ago. I had planned on taking … Continue reading
Snapshots from a Summer Day
I had this really great post brewing in the back of my mind yesterday that I was going to write up today while the kids were otherwise occupied. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! *deep breath* HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!! Yeah, ok, so that didn’t quite go as … Continue reading
Raging Princesses
So apparently, instead of the two little girls I thought I had, I actually gave birth to a pair of Neanderthals! For Father’s Day, my husband got a PS3 (yes he practically danced all the way home from the store). … Continue reading
Best Dad EVER!
Have I ever mentioned that my husband is the greatest dad ever? Because he IS, guys. For serious! Grammy bought the girls a kiddy pool two years ago that we never put up because we either didn’t have the space … Continue reading
My Baby Is A First Grader?!
I know, I know, it’s Wednesday and I’m supposed to be regaling you with tales of success on the scales. Unfortunately for you, I’m experiencing *that time of the month* (henceforth known as Bitch Week). I have no desire whatsoever … Continue reading
Three Little Sighs
I have spent so much time lately seeking a place of quiet. A mental place of rest, if you will. Tonight I found myself unexpectedly alone, as my MIL is at PopPop’s for the night (so that she can sleep … Continue reading
There Will Be Snuggle Time
Last night, around 11:15, Ethan woke up and was having trouble sleeping on his own. I thought his belly was bothering him. Every time I picked him up he just conked right back out but if I laid him back … Continue reading
Weaning…or not, as the case may be.
I have said many times before that my desire to nurse pretty much goes down the tubes at around 3yo. So naturally I’ve begun the whole weaning process with Abigail. There’s just one problem. She is NOT at all ready. … Continue reading
Life Lessons from a Five Year Old
Every now and then, my kids come up with a life lesson that is so rich and so utterly unexpected, you’d never find it in a book. So my 5yo comes up to me and asks me, “Momma? When are … Continue reading









