Making My Heart Swell.

First of all, I’m so excited to announce the winner of my Valentine’s Day giveaway! The LUCKY winner of the origami flower set from My Beloved Adoria (chosen using random.org) is…….#9 Kaytie from The Huns Blog! She said: I really love her Holiday blue origami wreath ! So shiny and pretty. :)Now […]

By |January 26th, 2012|motherhood|Comments Off on Making My Heart Swell.

With a Baby On My Hip,

I feel lopsidedI feel weighed down.I feel overwhelmed.But I also feel strong.Like I can take on the world.I have super powers:The power to stir a pot of marinara with one hand,The power to walk the house, turning off lights at every corner,The power to stop a wrestling match with one […]

Moonlight Through The Window

He’s given up in this spot, as he sometimes does. Slumped over the bright green, surrounded by jumping frogs, floating birds and the occasional notes of a jungle rhythm.I scoop him up gently and with the most tender, sleeping touch, he rests his hand on my neck. Those dimpled hands […]

Over The Moon, I Tell Ya.

I know my blog here has been extra photo-heavy lately. I’m not sure if I should apologize for that or not, but anyway….I’ve been busy busy busy reorganizing this place we call home, and with the holidays and playing with my new camera, well….And I think my kids are pretty […]

By |January 8th, 2012|motherhood|Comments Off on Over The Moon, I Tell Ya.

Brothers

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By |December 26th, 2011|motherhood|Comments Off on Brothers

Ghosts of Blogging Past

I don’t know why I’m doing this (peer pressure??) but Jamie at Chosen Chaos and Mommy 2Cents are asking bloggers to link up with a post from our first week of blogging. YIKES. I started this blog in January of last year…it’s been almost two years now and I can […]

By |December 20th, 2011|motherhood|Comments Off on Ghosts of Blogging Past

Thanksgiving Memories/Things I Learned On A Very Long Trip

We’re finally recovering from our Thanksgiving Trip to Texas, and it’s the perfect time to share some memories.The Shamu show at Sea World was spectacular. It was a Christmas Miracles theme, which was a little corny, but those whales are just amazing. Beautiful. I think it’s fair to say that […]

By |December 5th, 2011|motherhood|Comments Off on Thanksgiving Memories/Things I Learned On A Very Long Trip

To Produce, Or Not To Produce. #mondaylisticles

Just Jennifer picked this week’s Monday Listicles topic, and I’m afraid I might have to make two lists.Let me explain…Jennifer wrote: “I would love for everyone to write 10 reasons why you do or do not want more children!”Well. This is a good topic, but not one that I really […]

By |November 20th, 2011|motherhood, parenting|Comments Off on To Produce, Or Not To Produce. #mondaylisticles

Dancing, Spinning, and Scary Stuff

Now remember, we have to leave before it gets dark and the scary stuff comes out.I had bought a Groupon for Worlds of Fun, and T., the big two and I went on the last weekend of the season, Halloween weekend.I was very nervous, because as much as the big […]

By |November 1st, 2011|motherhood|Comments Off on Dancing, Spinning, and Scary Stuff

Week In Review: Lessons Learned

I’ve learned some things this week.1) It IS possible for us to be a pacifier-less household. I did not think I would be able to say that for AT LEAST two more years, but none of the children use a binky anymore. Big Erv started using his as a chew […]

By |October 28th, 2011|milestones, motherhood|Comments Off on Week In Review: Lessons Learned