We survived the first haircut. He was amazing, he just sat there, probably because he was given a sucker, but he sat. He was fascinated with the scissors and the clippers. *sigh*He survived and now he looks like a little man. *double sigh*I have his little curls and hair in a ziploc baggie and I’ll…
“The time has come,” the Walrus said,“To talk of many things:Of shoes–and ships–and sealing-wax–Of cabbages–and kings–And why the sea is boiling hot–And whether pigs have wings.” ~ Lewis Caroll, 1872 Okay, so it’s not that time.But because I am not raising the next Billy Ray Cyrus And I can do this, and he looks cute,…
No, seriously.Monkey is a full fledged streaking exhibitionist.He is also totally anti diaper. He has perfected not only the strip, flip and roll (similar to stop drop and roll, but one saves lives and the other annoys moms) technique of diaper removal featured below. He has also fully mastered the strip off all clothing and…
My 3rd Thursday Thirteen is also the 125th edition of the Thursday Thirteens. Thirteen things that happened this Christmas 1. Dad moved home from Australia for good! Woo Hoo!!! 2. DH got pinkeye. That makes all 4 of us now. Volume 1 . Volume 2. 3. I finally got a cute picture of the kids…
So we’re finally home. Pinky Eye is still reigning supreme over my eyes, the kids are clear… now it’s just me. I’m wondering if Pink eye is like Chicken Pox, the older you are, the worse it is. Because this is just awful. So let’s talk about the trip to mom’s, over there in Aggieland….
Four GenerationsGranny, Bebe, Momma, Princess Food, Glorious Food. Preparing the Turkey for Carving Monkey’s new best friend
A spark began the day you were born With each day, this spark grew brighter and stronger One day love was found These two sparks combined and became a fire… The strongest fire. Love’s fire. From this fire, new sparks arose these sparks burn brightly because of you. Your fire will never be extinguished. Because…
Can you see where this is going? For Princess’ birthday yesterday her amazingly wonderful godfather took her to the bookstore and let her pick out two books. She, like me, loves books and can’t ever have enough. They found this treasure. It is The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. A commemorative Pop-Up by L. Frank Baum…
We made a wish, and you came true.We made a wish, God gave us you. I blinked and in that second…my baby grew up into a beautiful little girl. November 18, 2003, four short years ago.A princess arrived and changed our lives forever.You are amazing, funny, intelligent, talented, kind, charming and strong.I see glimpses in…
The Birthday Princess.Mom! It’s Princesses and it’s HUGE!!! Her reaction to each gift was priceless.Due to the rain, the pinata was inside. I cut the top off and tossed it into the air, the candy flew everywhere. These kids are better than any vacuum.The kids who would stand still long enough to take a picture.Taking…
Invitations: Made and sent. Goody Bags: Filled, ready and waiting. Birthday cake: It’s pink and purple and topped with a tiara. It fills all the birthday girl’s requirements. Rain? Yep. Rain Rain Go AwayBecause today is party day! To Be Continued…
I love my child and her vivid imagination and wonderful mispronunciations! She’s been dealing with the aging of my Granny and the inevitability of death. While visiting she asked my Granny what all the saggy lines on her face were. Granny replied, “Wrinkles… I’m old honey, that’s what happens when you get old.” So last…