Yeah – It has kinda’ been a mess around here. I tend to forget how much I enjoy the luxury of power – until it is gone. I don’t ever really think before flipping a switch or plugging anything in.
Cardboard Box Birthday Party
When my little boy told me last summer that he wanted to have a cardboard box birthday party I was initially stumped – what is a cardboard box party? Over time my creativity began to flow, and I became really
The declining value of medals
With the opening ceremonies of the Olympics being held tonight, it felt appropriate to spend our morning at our final soccer practice of the season. On our drive home we talked about the opening ceremonies, the games that are held
Sunscreen Helmets and Hotdogs
As I was slathering sunscreen on my son before the ski race this morning I got to thinking about my obsession with this one particular thing. I am the sunscreen police. (and yes, it is winter, but that doesn’t mean
Cold white stuff
There is something fascinating about watching an infant touch snow for the first time.
NOT my smartest moment
The first clue was my son’s coughing. At that point I should have realized something was wrong, but I didn’t. Next, my daughter started complaining that her throat hurt and began coughing too. I thought she was imitating her brother
Who feeds an infant butter?
We do! She likes it melted into her rice cereal – and it is with our doctor’s and nutritionist’s blessing. At only 8 months old, my sweet baby has been diagnosed as a failure. Failure to thrive – that is
Resolved
Back on New Year’s day I was doing what everyone does at a new beginning and thinking about the things I’d accomplished in 09 and what I’d like to do better this year. I like starting off the new year
Birthday Wishes
Happy Birthday Mom! We want you to know that we think you have a lot to celebrate today. You have spent so much time putting your family first. Today we want you to put yourself first. So have a brownie
Free Labor
If you give them tools for Christmas, they will work Results not guaranteed