Olivia’s Last Day of Dursing: Part One
This will be written in two parts. I really wanted to live-blog it, but due to happy un-interrupted family time this weekend, I didn't blog a durn thing. So pretend it's Friday. ~~~ When I was pregnant with her, I had no idea I was going to breastfeed. When I did...
What I Believe: Coming Thursday
I know, it's been while. I never promised I'd post these regularly. In fact, I promised that I wouldn't. As unpredictable as life with a toddler and a baby is, I can at least predict that I won't be predictable! The next What I Believe post is a subject that hits...
The Importance of Pumpkins
Ashley at Twentysixcats is hosting the Carnival of Beauty this week, and though I might be a little late (hey, I just heard about it last night!) I thought I'd submit a piece. This week's topic is The Beauty of Autumn. And my submission? The Importance of Pumpkins....
Throw Out Your Disposable Attitude
Ziploc baggies. Paper towels. Paper napkins. Saran wrap. Paper plates. Plastic cutlery. Disposable diapers. Disposable wipes. These have been around for decades. Glass-cleaning wipes. Furniture-polishing wipes. Face-cleaning wipes. Disposable bibs. Disposable cameras...
I Changed My Mind
I don't love to shop. I love the concept of shopping. I love getting new things. I love packages in the mail. I hate decisions. And when you are shopping for car seat? The decisions are life-and-death! LATCH? 5-Point Harness? Memory foam? 40lb weight limit? 65lb...
How to Pigtail the Active, Strongwilled Child
Picture courtesy of Joanna. I am constantly getting comments on how cute Olivia's hair is. It has been in pigtails for over a year now. Every now and then I attempt something new, but you just can't beat the Pigtail Look on a golden-haired toddler. I also get many...
Why I Don’t Blog On Mondays
I wake up before the sun. I put in a load of laundry. I hop in the shower as soon as the washer is done filling. By the time I'm done drying my hair, the laundry is ready to be hung on the line. Olivia wakes up (it's around 9:00 by now) and I change her, dress her,...
Frugal Food Experiment
I usually go grocery shopping on Mondays. But last Monday was Labor Day. We were in Ohio visiting relatives. When we came home, we set up Olivia's Big Girl Bed. No shopping. On Tuesday, I had MOPS from 9:15-11:30, and that's really the only time of day I can go...
Congratulate Us
We have been deemed by the state as financially responsible enough to purchase our own food. I mentioned a while back that we could not find room in our $13,000/yr salary for food, leading to our acceptance of foodstamps. After nine months of intense budgeting, Josh...
Messy Desk Meme
So as I sweep my arm across my desk to make room for the keyboard glance at my desk, I spy some pretty interesting things. And that made me wonder - are your desks this messy? What is the most unique occupier of your precious desk space? What are the five craziest...