For the last couple years, what I wanted most for Mother’s Day was photos with my kids. With Mother’s Day being right before, on, or right after my birthday, I’m already gifted out. I don’t need more gifts. Don’t get me wrong, I like gifts (who doesn’t?!), but I just don’t need more of them. [...]
that time Raffi @replied me and made my childhood complete I don’t know about you, but I grew up listening to Raffi. Raffi and ABBA. (Hi, Mom!) I loved his songs when I was a kid, and I love his songs now and play them for my kids. That little “who to follow” section on [...]
Preston has been sleeping in my and Noah’s bedroom since we brought him home. Noah’s been wanting Preston’s crib moved out, but I haven’t been ready. He still nurses a couple times at night and having him in a different room was just not logically logistic. (Say that five times fast.) Yesterday, though, I decided [...]
This week is kicking my butt. All five of us have had a cough for weeks now. I’m so sick of constantly saying, “Cover your mouth!” “Cough away from people!” “Did you cover your mouth?” “DON’T COUGH RIGHT ON THE FOOD!” I finally took the kids to the clinic on Tuesday and both girls have [...]
Dear Liliana, Today you turn five years old. You have been looking forward to your birthday every single day since your last birthday, asking how many more months, how many more days. You love attention and you love to celebrate. You have more self confidence than anyone I have ever met. Your birth day was [...]
