I have a billion and one design projects going on right now, not to mention that my son is recovering from surgery and I’m sick, both with some sort of illness and with morning sickness. I also have three other children, all under three, each with their own needs. I’m not complaining, just letting you know that [...]

Today, Andy had his first post-op visit. He did extremely well holding still and being an all-round “big boy.” Because he’s feeling better, he really, really wants to be up and running around with Brady and Connor, and more than anything, playing baseball. It’s very hard for this four-year-old to just watch the play-off games.
After [...]

Andy is really into the changing of the seasons this year… but because our weather is still in the 80’s and the Cubs are still playing baseball, we’re convinced it’s still summer. So, continue to wear your sandals and enjoy these photos I took back in July (but never posted).

Thanks for the shades, Uncle [...]

In the past day, Evan has started to feed herself Cheerios AND she just pulled herself up on the side of the couch. I went into the kitchen and Brady yelled, “Mommy, look! Evan’s standing!!”
Tomorrow she’ll be driving and getting married. Sigh.

Last week, during our “vacation,” I was reminded that my sons, like their father, talk in their sleep. A lot.
So, when there were six of us in one hotel room, things got interesting. Since I generally don’t sleep in the same room as the boys, I had no idea how utterly talented they are. They [...]

I decided to take a break from the deep subjects of surgery and recovery to bring you a mindless blog post. Missed them, didn’t you?
We are absolutely thrilled about the Chicago Cubs clinching the National League Central Division! WOO-HOO! I know I was “away” when it happened, but I can assure you that [...]

Andy’s surgery was a success, but he is not enjoying all the the recovery process entails. I won’t be overly specific, but I will say that it involves stuff that most four-year-olds do not enjoy… and he does not enjoy bedrest. Plus, he’s always been our child with the lowest tolerance for pain, so he’s [...]