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Our visit to Santa …
Well we did it, our first official trip to see Santa at the mall. No crying or screaming, but some aprehension. Tyler asked for a duck. Continue reading
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And The Stockings Were Hung …
By the chimney with care in hopes that both Tyler and Morgan would pull the stockings and holders down on their heads within moments of one another. (Morgan’s bled, Tyler’s bruised — but we decided no trip to the ER was necessary.) The stockings are no longer hung, they are hidden. And I went and… Continue reading
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You’re my best friend …
Today Tyler exclaimed as we were watching the trash truck (yes, we have loads of excitement in our house) that I was his best friend. Ohhhh. Continue reading
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Morgan the bully …
Morgan is learning to terrorize the world. He’s taken to pushing kids over at day care and then putting himself into timeout. (With a smile of course!) Continue reading
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Kensie …
Tyler’s in day care love.Her name is Mackenzie (Kensie) and they are best friends. This week anyway. Everyday Tyler asks if she is coming over to play. Since I still don’t know which one she is and who her mom is — I have to break his heart and say not today. Guess I’ll have… Continue reading
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This is the way my mind works lately …
If English speaking toddlers sound like they are speaking Chinese, do Chinese toddlers sound like they are speaking English? Continue reading
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I’m thankful for you …
Thanksgiving morning, I’m just out of the shower to find my room, a post confined children disaster, Tyler comes up to me, gives me a hug and tells me “I’m thankful for you.” Continue reading
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Ambition is a dangerous thing …
OK – we’ve been in the house 2 years and have not really “done” anything to it – having a baby was just a little impediment to the progress. To remedy the situation we decided to do our bedroom. The 1980s undershirt flower wallpaper was to be retired. Week One: Get really excited and buy… Continue reading
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Visions of Holland Danced In My Head …
Well something was dancing in my head as I planted 250 bulbs this weekend. The sad part is, I have another 200 to go. I really hope I appreciate it next spring. Continue reading
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The Mays …
The story of the plight of the Pilgrims continues. Tyler is now addicted to watching the Charlie Brown version of the Mayflower voyage – a detailed account of sickness, hardship and toil. When summarized by Tyler they sail on “The Mays” and everyone get sick and many die, but then they build houses and play… Continue reading
About Me
I started this site so my mom could get news about her grandkids without me having to walk her through the process of trying to open and email attachment several times a week. Since then she has passed away and I’ve fallen off the blog wagon, but I’m inspired to pick it up again now.
