One sweet little boy who loves to talk, sing, run, jump, and harass his older siblings has turned two. There’s no longer any denying his full toddler-hood as he spends most of his time working hard to keep up with the longer legs and louder voices surrounding him, and holding his own just fine. Every birthday […]
Archives for August 2016
Monday Moments: Cheeser
Nobody cheeses like this guy cheeses. Me: Can I take a picture of you lookin’ so handsome? Him: Shhhheeee-uuuuurrre! Me: Can you smile nicely? Him: Cheeeeeeeeezzze! Me: Maybe try saying….yogurt? Him: Hahahahahaha! Cheeeeeeeeeze! Me: I love you. Never change. This kind of enthusiasm can’t be taught.
Five-Banana Bread
Sometimes I get frustrated by the constant mess in my house and get on my kids’ case about helping out, putting things where they belong, etc. Then I notice my one-year-old puts his milk cup back in the fridge and brings his empty snack bowl to the dishwasher, and I wonder where all the mess is […]
Monday Moments: Mr. Dress-up the Second
Theo has been carefully coaching his younger brother in his enthusiasm for dress-up. I’m sure they’re poring over costume ideas here. Theo is so thrilled to have a partner in the game of disguises: “MA-HAHHA-HUM! MOM! You have a little kitty! PET your kitty!” Obviously I do. Gemma is also pleased to meet this new kitty. […]
Monday Moments: Pillow Talk
Vinyl cutters, and family members who use them on your behalf, are the bees’ knees. That, and $5 pillow covers from Ikea that I don’t feel bad about experimenting with. With the ability to cut out a stencil in any shape that strikes my whims, the possibilities are endless! Since we moved in, I’ve wanted […]
Toffee Chocolate Chip Bars
Yesterday we did a bit of spur-of-the-moment back-to-school shopping, and the crowds at first shocked me, then it hit me – it is August. How did this happen? While some days may feel long, the weeks and months are indeed short, and all too soon I’ll have only two littles at home every day (at […]
Monday Moments: Manning
Despite forgetting all of Kristopher’s clothes and Gemma being so sick the first day we weren’t sure whether we should stay or go, our week of camping was a hit. The kids love it so much, and being completely out of touch with the rest of the world really does make for a unique kind […]