Some days you just need to throw dinner together. For me, feeding 11 people every night (plus there are often extra people here), can be daunting. So I keep a list of things I can make in a flash that don’t cost a lot and are pretty healthy. If the girls can make it it’s…
Our first born son, the one who will inherit our riches, the one who will take care of me when I’m old, the one who can’t remember to take out the trash….. is eighteen today. Eighteen! How did this happen? Time sure does fly. It has been such a joy to watch him grow into…
When you buy eggs at the grocery store, do you know where they come from? Who manages those chickens? Who takes care of them? Does that person care about your health or the well being of the chickens? When we eat eggs that have been laid (or lain…which is it?) by our chickens, we know…
One word. Unabomber. “Mommy! Really.” I know, I know. But it IS what passes through my mind every time he pulls the hood up. Bye.
My precious, adorable, sweet two year old is a delight. Except…. that all he says, all day long, day in, day out, over and over and over, is this, “whath’s dat?! whath’s dat?! whath’s dat?!” “Mommy! Whath’s dat? An’ whath’s dat? An’ whath’s dat?” Half the time I’m not sure what he’s pointing to. Is…
As the weather cools….the kids play outside more and more. “Mommy! Can we go outside?!” “Mommy! I’m done with my math. May I go outside?” “Mommy! Shhhh…..she’s asleep. Let’s go outside.” But even though it’s cooler (for my northern readers….we think it’s cool because it’s 80°), they still sweat. That dirty dog smell is permeating…
I love a full weekend. It’s especially great when it’s filled with friends and family. And don’t get me started on how great it is when there is something like this around…. I can’t be left alone with her. I keep wanting to take a nibble. She’s too delicious. She loves being lifted high….a challenge…
If you miss the “Funny Kid Quotes” down the side of my blog, here’s one for you. This morning my dad got doughnuts for the kids. He had some doughnut holes and he would ask each child a question. If they answered the question correctly he would reward them with a doughnut hole. “What is…
It has happened! My worst fear! As I have always known would happen….we have come under attack! Yes, that’s right….PIRATES! But we will survive. How do I know? Because we have a secret weapon. Our very own pirates! Our pirates tried to dig for treasure. But they couldn’t find any. (What do you mean “Why…