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,…
From Cupcakes to Cars
I went out for a girls night last Friday! We say a funny movie called “Mom’s Night Out”. Total chick flick, but so funny! We went out for desert after, and we started talking and telling our mommy stories. You all know I have 3 girls, A. has 4 kids ages 8, 6, 2, and…
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…
Awkward
I feel like all my conversations end awkwardly. Not just with my close friends, but all of them, even when the pharmacy calls. I feel like all my phone conversations end with me either scolding, chasing, or otherwise being interrupted by kids (my husband counts as a kid in this instance.) Sometimes I wonder if…
Crock pot heaven
Ok so my best friend (you all know her, it’s H) gave me an awesome gift for Christmas this year. This book: Best part was she added these tabs: As well as notes about which recipes were good, bad, needed extra of something and post it’s with her own recipes. Today I made this curry:…
Beyond the Fourth Birthday- A practical Gift Guide for 4 Year Old Girls
This month my “baby” turns four. My little girl is growing up. It makes me feel so old, but not as old as when my oldest turned eight. But I digress… that is a separate post all together. I would like to let parents, and aunts and uncles know about some helpful gifts for a…