I had a friend once tell me “I can neither take credit or blame for the words that come out of my kids mouths.” I did not fully understand this till I had 3 little bundle of joy of my own. Conversation overheard between a 4-year-old girl and boy (my girl, and the…
About this Blog and Blogging in General
Spring/Summer 2014 Elections around the World and a little more
European Union European Parliament (EP) elections were held between 22 and 25 May. Across the 28 member-states the centre-right European People’s Party won the most seats, but came up well short of a majority. Representatives from the Roughly a quarter of all seats went to parties skeptical of the EU (or protest parties), thus, the…
Beyond the Back Seat
I have a Mini-Van. I have a love/hate relationship with it. I love that it does everything that I need it to do. It can haul 3 kids and 3 dogs at the same time to my mom’s house with room in the trunk for all the juice boxes and Coke Zero I require for…
Where’s My Brick?
I (H) am on the phone this afternoon talking with my friend and all of a sudden she turns into a raving lunatic. I have to start this narrative by telling you that my friend A2 is the perfect example of Southern Belle (with that cute slow southern drawl and everything). I saw her…
Beyond Diapers… Serious Diaper Bag Packing – What You Want and Why
I was so excited to pick out my first diaper bag months before my son was due. H and I searched thoroughly for one sporty enough Daddy wouldn’t mind toting it (lost that bet!). It also had to fit everything I thought I needed. When my little bundle arrived I finally got the contents just right…
Button pushing (yes, they’re born knowing how)
So my son confirmed for me yesterday something I’ve ruminated over many times over the years… is the opposite sex just born knowing how to get under your skin? We call that pushing buttons in our house (probably you do too) when it’s done on purpose. Some people don’t just push more than others, but…
Tire Tracks
First off let me state that I am NOT modest (or apparently proud because I am sharing this with you). That said, I got out of the shower yesterday night and my 4-year-old daughter came running in. Her nightgown hiked up over her belly shouting “Sorry Mom! I didn’t want to have an accent! ”…
Baby Chick learning Curve… mine, not theirs
A little over a month ago I decided to get something I’ve considered for a long time; chickens. I heard chicks were available (for a limited time) at the local Tractor Supply Store, so after a brief review of a discount book I picked up years ago, some web surfing, and the much needed encouragement of my…
Beyond the Dinner Table
I have made a couple of posts that included some insight into my cooking abilities (or dis-abilities?). I can NOT make biscuits, buns, rolls or cookies. By some inexplicable phenomenon they always come out raw on the top and absolutely burnt black on the bottom. I have tried lowering the oven temp, raising the temp,…
International Headlines
Ukraine – Fighting continues and EU/US sanctions on Russia increase. Kiev’s security forces have launched their biggest effort yet to dislodge the pro-Russian militants who have overrun the south and east of the country, reportedly seizing buildings in dozens of towns and cities (CNN). There is worry Russia will dispute the validity of the Presidential election planned…