6YO had the top of her hair all gathered in a small rubber band. Being the independent soul that she is, she decided to do her own hair. The rubber band had to come out. Since she hates the tugging often required to get the hair band out of her hair, she decided to just use scissors to cut it out herself.Yeah, she cut it out alright!(Don't you just love how she's SMILING while posing for the picture that still creates a KNOT IN MY STOMACH?) Hair today, gone tomorrow!!! Would someon... Read Full Story

I call this picture 'Acceptance.' This is the first day that both Lily and Aly have napped together in the recliner. They both love it and it has sort of turned into a competition of sorts as to which one gets to nap there. Aly can't get up there by herself yet, but she is able to make it very clear when she feels like being in 'her chair.' Until today, Lily's presence in said chair would cause an uproar from Aly, who would be on the ground at the time. If Aly we... Read Full Story

Good golly I love food! I used to be a really picky eater, once upon a time. Now, though I really have a hard time dealing with picky eaters, I sort of envy them in a way. I was SO MUCH THINNER when I was picky! Even as an adult, when I expanded my palate by leaps and bounds but could not cook, I was so much thinner than I am now. (Okay, so the whole 'three pregnancies thing' could also have some bearing on this but it's just more fun to blame my kids for the shoes in the floo... Read Full Story

Like most newborns, Aly seems to have her days and nights confused. From what her original family told me, the puppies slept great at night, all curled up in a crate in a big pile-o-love. Since she now has to get used to having her 'own room' without any warm bodies to cuddle with at night, things just aren't as easy around here. Every evening, Aly is called by her name. Well, we call her 'Aly' or 'Puppy' or even 'Baby Cakes.' Whatever endearing thing t... Read Full Story

As of today, David and I have been married for seven years. We are just considering this puppy our anniversary gift to each other. Incidently, today is also the day that Aly turns 8 weeks old. Yesterday was the first day that Aly really got to perk up and play. She was so tired when we brought her home on Saturday night that she didn't want to play much. She barely even whined during the night from her crate. We are crate training her and she will spend all nights and the days w... Read Full Story

Spring is in the air.Seriously, do you feel it?It seems that everywhere we look, new life is around us. So many people are pregnant or just had a baby. The trees all around me are budding with new growth. The children in 6YO's kindergarten class are bouncing off the walls with 'Spring Fever.' Suddenly, all of the girls' pants seem to look too short or starting to get holes in the knees. Luckily, the warmer temps have given us the added benefit of being able to pull out the ski... Read Full Story

The first five (5) people to respond to this post will get something made by me.This offer does have some restrictions and limitations so please read carefully:1. I make no guarantees that you will like what I make. Whatcha get is whatcha get.2. What I create will be just for you, with love.3. It'll be done this year (2009).4. I will not give you any clue what it's going to be. It will be something made in the real world and not something cyber. It may be weird or beautiful. Heck, I m... Read Full Story

My husband has all the doors and windows open right now. At 11:00 at night. I. Am. FUH-REEZING! I'm not sure if I will ever really be able to come to terms with the fact that I married a POLAR BEAR. This week has been a real whirlwind. So, I guess it was pretty much the same as all the other ones! 6YO had her first softball game Friday evening. The girls on her team that are returning are showing more confidence and abilities, 6YO included. That being said, they still have to be reminded ... Read Full Story

Sometimes things get so crazy and hectic that I almost WISH I were really sick, if just for a day. What does a mom have to do to get a day off around here???Softball season has officially started. Hold me. We were at softball-related stuff from just after 9:00 this morning until 3:00 this afternoon. I stayed up until after 1:30 making hair bows. They just go their uniforms LAST NIGHT and had pictures today. How could I let them go without a little sumpin-sumpin purdy in their hair? I couldn&#... Read Full Story

I had to go to the MALL today.Shutup! That's like the WORST place in the world to spend time at! SERIOUSLY!!!Tomorrow is 12YO's birthday. (So, I guess as of THEN she'll be known as '13YO.' Like you hadn't figured that one out! HA!) Upon asking her what she wanted for her birthday, (why do I do these things to myself?) she told me, "ALL I WANT is something from Hollister!"OH GOOD LORD, HELP ME NOW! The only Hollister we have around here is in a mall. (Or, as a... Read Full Story