'family' Category
It’s A Christmas Miracle!
What miracle you ask? Well?..all of our Christmas decorations were put up by yours truly. And I did it completely by myself! Usually I have help from some of the more aesthetically talented members of my family. I?Tm always appreciative of their help because I host our extended family?Ts big Christmas Eve bash, and I [...]
Pink or Blue… Does it Really Matter?
Here’s the deal. Of course, I want a healthy baby and the sex doesn’t really matter. However, I wouldn’t be totally honest if I didn’t say that after two boys in blue a little pink baby girl would be great. Okay, it would be fantastically great. Alright, alright, it’s what I’ve always wanted (at least [...]
Princess Mommy
Oh how my son wishes I was a princess. My 5 year old has been making a lot of statements, and asking a lot of questions lately that are making me feel like I?Tm just not living up to his ideal standards of a mom. No he is not looking for a June Cleaver. (Thank [...]
Recall Mania – Time to Get the Lead Out!
Another day, another recall. So what else has LEAD? I know I can speak for many parents when I say, ?oWhat the hell?? Really, what the heck is going on in China right now? And what?Ts next on the list? Baby Einstein? Oh wait, they are on the list, their color blocks were recalled in [...]
The Great Imitator
So this morning, my son thought it would be fun to repeat every word I said as I was saying it. It was quite cute. He hung on a long time though. Longer than I ever did as a child. I?Tm telling you if this kid wasn?Tt a boy, I?Td swear he was my clone. [...]
10 Things That Have Happened Since I’ve Had Kids
10. Household items have mysteriously vanished. Currently, the peppershaker is MIA.
9. My once strong and healthy teeth are in a battle with cavities. Unfortunately, they are losing.
8. I?Tm in a constant state of cleaning. Forget about taking a sick day or an afternoon off. It will take a [...]It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane…It’s That Webslinger Again!
Our little boys got a nice treat this weekend. Since it was our older son’s fall break, my husband took Friday off work, and we made plans to spend the day as a family. Our original plans were to enjoy the beautiful autumn sites at one of our beloved state parks. But since the weather [...]