I originally started this as a comment on the last post, but when it started to get too lengthy, I just decided to put it on the blog as an actual post–hopefully it will encourage some of you. So no new pictures yet, but soon, I promise. This one is [...]
How all of these (plus some more embellishments)…
add up to create one of these…
I’ve been working on this, along with several other sewing projects, a whole lot lately, especially at night, which is why I haven’t been blogging lately. I hope to start posting finished projects soon… Janey’s blanket is done, Breanne’s just needs [...]
Generally speaking, Breanne gets up before me. And when she does, she usually just plays on the computer until I get up (maybe half an hour later or so). Occasionally, Janey wakes up before me, too, and Cory will get her out of her crib. Usually at this point I have to [...]
So while my girls are fighting more than ever before (Janey has figured out that she doesn’t always have to do whatever Breanne wants, which leads to occasional… or regular… tension), they also are learning to play nicely together on purpose, which I love. Here are just a few pics I took a week [...]
We’ve known for a while now that we’d eventually need a bigger vehicle to fit our growing family. I mean, we can squeeze 3 carseats in the Sonata, but it would be WAY tight until Breanne could sit in a backless booster. We felt a change was probably needed. So, when the [...]
So I love muffins. Making them and eating them. Just not cleaning the pan. But that’s a different story. Today I made these muffins, only instead of raisins, I added chocolate chips. They were excellent. I served them with this apple butter that I made a few months ago. [...]
So yesterday, Cory was talking with Breanne about continents. The conversation went something like this:
Cory: Do you remember the name of the continent next to Asia? We talked about it the other day.Breanne: Umm, I don’t remember.Cory: It’s Europe, remember?Breanne: I-rup?Cory: No, Europe.Breanne: I-rup?Cory (frustrated): No! Europe!
Me: [...]
“When you choose mothering, you’ve chosen a form for your life. You have instantly imposed upon yourself a certain level of responsibility. You will have to choose more carefully where to put your resources, particularly your time and energy and probably your money as well. But as those elements settle into spots [...]
So I LOVED Time Out for Women, which I was fortunate enough to attend this weekend. I’ll try to post about that tomorrow, as my notes are not within my reach tonight. Instead, I will tell you a ridiculous story.
A few weeks ago, we visited NH and Boston so Cory could attend a [...]
Today we were surprised with not one but two visits from cousins–and it was fantastic.
First of all, Shilo, Audrey and baby Ellie came down. Breanne and Audrey spent a little time playing princesses, eating oranges, and making bracelets:
And is this not the cutest little girl? Love those dimples!
And so sweet asleep…
And then, Chris, [...]