My baby girl was wearing a beautiful dress and bonnet last week. Her sister had worn it when she was 2, and I really wanted a few photos of her. Isn’t she just precious? I will never, ever, ever try to take cute outfit photos after church again… on the week we start potty training…
The Fastest Smooch in the West
He is worried. He is concerned. He is once again in the lightening quick embrace of his sissy. “One minute, I’m laying here peacefully… when a shadow falls across me. All the sudden, she’s here smooching all over me. It’s over as quick as it began, with nothing but the lingering scent of bananas and cheese crackers as…
Bluebird Nest Report
There has been lots of activity this week in and around our little birdhouse. After the display of frisky behavior the other day, I strongly suspected that Mother was getting ready to lay her eggs. Sure enough, when I checked on Tuesday, there were three little eggs in the nest! I peeked in on Wednesday,…
The Great Depression
Sunday nights are busy around here. The big kids and the Man do Awana (a church club), and the wee ones and I usually go to the grocery store (if I’m in a very brave mood, and can time it just right)…or we stay home and nap. Tonight, the planets were in alignment. We had…
Let me tell you ’bout the birds and the bees…
Our bluebird couple are busy preparing their nest for the year. Yesterday, I watched Mother Bluebird carrying straw back to the nest all day long. This morning at breakfast, my oldest girl filled us in on some drama she had witnessed. Apparently, Mother and Daddy Bluebird were “fighting.” He was screaming at her, and started…
Quote of the Day
Him: Where’s Dad? Me: Running Him: From what? My oldest boy, seen here holding a friend’s chicken; this boy is hilarious. His brain is wired up differently in a delightful way. And the great thing is, he’s not trying to be funny. When he does try to tell you a joke, well. Let’s just say…
A 1 and a 2 and a 1,2,3…
My sister has been there for me throughout every pregnancy. In fact, she has been gracious enough to get pregnant just prior to me *every single time* with our first three children,. Which gives me the opportunity to mentally and emotionally prepare myself for bearing and delivering a child. Which is SUPER sweet of her,…
Bluebirds
For the past 3 years, a pair of bluebirds has nested in a birdhouse on our back porch. It’s been such a delight to watch them nest, care for one another, and raise their babies. It’s been a wonderful learning experience for all of us, and has prompted some interesting conversations with our kids….