holiday spirit?

So, I went shopping yesterday. I really didn’t have a lot to shop for, just a few loose ends to tie up, but somehow it took 4 hours. I planned on leaving in the late afternoon, but didn’t manage to get out of the house until almost dark. I drove around in the rain, sat in traffic for [...]

turtle cake

I have always loved making cakes for first birthdays. The baby isn’t old enough yet to express opinions about what it should be, so I get to do whatever I want! Sawyer’s room is frogs, turtles and snails, so for his birthday cake I made a turtle.

has it really been a year?

Sawyer is one year old today. I can’t believe that much time has passed already. His first year has been a blur and yet so much of it is crystal clear in my mind. His entry into this world was less than ideal. I wasn’t ready for him to be born. I was sick with the [...]

okay, okay

I made a baby shower cake and cupcakes for a friend last week, and I have been encouraged to post a picture here. So, here it is:

I’ve made creative cakes for my kids birthdays, but I’ve never made a grown up cake before. It was a lot of fun and not nearly as hard as [...]

Santa vs. Jesus, round 1

My kids believe in Santa Claus. When they were still very little, my husband and I discussed whether or not we should make Santa a part of our Christmas. I wondered then… are we not lying to our kids when we tell them that Santa is real? But my husband and I both believed in [...]

the power of prunes

This post is for moms only… Anyone else would probably not want to read this.
Okay, so I’ve been having trouble finding baby foods to keep the baby regular in the winter. The peaches and plums that he enjoyed so much in the summer are long gone from the produce department. So, I bought some prunes. [...]

missed opportunities

Last week I took all three boys shopping with me. I only needed one thing, but it still turned into a nightmare - baby crying, unruly children running around the store. By the time we were driving home I was angry and tired and anxiously awaiting naptime. Then I saw a boy walking down the busy road ahead of me. [...]

lost in translation

Yesterday my husband received a gift from work. It was a photo frame/alarm clock, and of course, it was made in China. Take a look at the instructions that came with the clock.
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back in my day…

Okay, I know my posts have been a little heavy lately. Maybe it is the time of year that makes me reflect on life… who knows? Here is one to lighten it up a bit:
Yesterday during our science lesson, the boys and I were discussing the importance of livestock. I asked them why livestock are [...]

interesting site

I stumbled upon this website yesterday. Basically, people around the world are making lists of 43 things they want to do in their lifetime. You add things to your list and check them off when it is complete, and vote whether or not it was worth doing.  
www.43Things.com