My “big boys” were having a tough go at it the other day. I was in the mood to get some real cleaning done and was trying to get them on board with the idea. Instead, they fussed. That’s not allowed!
I was standing at the kitchen sink, washing dishes (which is where I am most [...]
As you know, I’ve been busy. Things are crazy around here these days.
School, housework, graphic design projects, dishes, laundry, registering all of our town’s Babe Ruth / Cal Ripken baseball players, preparing for a baby shower we’re hosting for a friend, laundry, baking cookies, dishes, and all this while my husband goes a mile a minute [...]
The baseball league our boys play for requires the boys participate in the fund raiser. They sell raffle tickets. Nate and I neither one are fond of begging our friends, family and co-workers to help pay for our kids entertainment, so we “bought” all 50 tickets last year and put our names on them.
First prize [...]
I’m not AWOL. Just wanted you to know. Seems lots of churches, missionaries, evangelists and others want to spend their tax refunds on graphic design.
Happy to oblige.
Maybe I should pay myself to redesign my blog, since my youngest — who is nearly 8 months old now — is still not pictured. Ooof!
I shall [...]
My kids beg to hold Grayson all the time. He obliges, much to their delight.
Last night, we were all relaxing at the same time (it’s rare!) I was snuggling sweet baby Gray on the couch and Andy moved to sit next to me. “Mom, can I hold Grayson?” he asked sweetly. The boy, though only [...]
I don’t have a sister. I now have three sisters-in-law, but that’s not the same as growing up with a sister.
How do I know?
Well, the other day, Evan had to go to the restroom. As often happens here at home, Ferris went in with her, I suppose, just to keep her company.
Or so I thought.
I [...]
Brady turned SIX on Saturday. Where has the time gone?!
As you may remember, we started a new tradition last year of allowing the kids to choose a special outing for their birthdays instead of a gift. Because there are a few of us and usually a newborn, big family activities are few and [...]