My new laptop has a webcam built in so Abby and I had some fun. I need to figure out the settings because it came out kinda dark, but check out my little hamster…
In the dictionary, under “cute”…
May 7, 2010 by 10 Comments
Abby received some dresses from our friend and neighbor whose daughter has outgrown them, and she ADORES them. Every morning when she gets up she asks for a particular “pretty dress” by color. And look out if I grab the wrong one!
Excuse me while I have a nervous breakdown.
April 29, 2010 by 18 Comments
My son, my 6 year old, first born, only son, is going with his kindergarten class to downtown Chicago to go to the zoo. Without me. I haven’t been comfortable with the idea since I first found out, the only comfort I do have is that I know and trust 3 of the moms who [...]
What big brothers teach little sisters…
April 16, 2010 by 6 Comments
How to say “baby doo-doo head”. Yeah, that was GREAT. She chanted it the whole way home the other day…a 45 minute drive. I think I’ll teach her to hide his toys.
Hiding
April 11, 2010 by 17 Comments
Abby claimed to be hiding in this series of pictures. “What are you doing wearing my jacket?” I asked her. “I’m hiding” she said. Clearly… I told her to smile and “say cheese” – I got cheese alright… My dog looks kind of creepy behind my ridiculously dirty sliding door. I really wish that as [...]
Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution
April 9, 2010 by 9 Comments
“America, wake up!” Have you seen Jaime Oliver’s Food Revolution? I caught the first episode and was thoroughly intrigued, but I missed last weeks. It is on again tonight on ABC at 9/8 c. The show is based upon the premise, according to Jaime, that America’s children are likely to live shorter lives than their [...]
To nap or not to nap – a poll
March 29, 2010 by 12 Comments
My daughter turned 2 last November. She had been a great sleeper for the most part, taking 2-3 hour naps during the day and sleeping from 8 to 8 overnight. A dream come true. Until now. Potty training appears to have broken her. She will usually still take a nap during the day but then [...]
20 things I never thought I’d say…
March 15, 2010 by 12 Comments
…that parenting has caused me to say (in no particular order). 1. Everybody has a butt. 2. What is wrong with you? 3. Don’t bite your toenails at the table. 4. Don’t bite your toenails, EVER. 5. Because I said so. 6. Get your underwear off your head. 7. Underwear is not a toy. 8. [...]
Weird from my world…
March 12, 2010 by 17 Comments
My son. But he totally gets this from his father. He announced he wants to play golf instead of baseball. He has an invisible friend named Ova. Yeah. This is him dressed as, in his own words, “a McDonald’s manager”. He was playing “McDonald’s manager” and charging his “friends” Ova, Qua and Avony thousands of dollars for a hamburger. He [...]
10 things I learned the last two weeks
March 3, 2010 by 32 Comments
1. Frozen vegetables taste better than canned vegetables. Well, except for green beans. And peas. Peas are good no matter what, even with Chinese food, Cat. 2. My daughter needs some help in the fashion department. 3. They’re not always “up to no good” when they get quiet. 4. Being a single parent is hard, [...]
