The setting: in the Suburban, driving home from preschool.Me: What did you do today?Ivy: I sat on a orange furry friend, then a gween one. And I sat down in somebody’s chair on accident.Me: Oh, really? Whose was it?Ivy: It was the yellow table.Me: Which table do you sit at?Ivy: […]
I was SO excited when I received this package in the mail:The folks at Mabel’s Labels were kind enough to send me two Ultimate Back to School Combo Packs to try, one for Henry and one for Ivy.They are ADORABLE! Of course, I chose the skull design for Henry (what else??) […]
Henry started school a little over two weeks ago. He’s almost six years old, did really well in preschool last year, and has been super excited to start kindergarten for MONTHS.But he’s not doing very well, at least not in the mornings.The two kindergarten classes wait in the lunchroom until […]
Today, you turn two. You are the third child, but you will never get lost in the crowd.You are sweet, and it’s a darn good thing, because you are also trouble.You are already your baby brother’s biggest fan, and can’t let him get by without a kiss every time you […]
Okay, I have to brag *just a little*. Ervin rolled over this morning, from his back to his belly! He’s like, 14 weeks old! I may be a little biased, but I think he’s advanced. 🙂
So, this is the first summer that we’ve had four kids, one of which is actually on summer vacation. I didn’t plan a lot of activities, and a couple of the things I did plan on, didn’t happen.Here’s what has gone down:–In the beginning, it was total craziness, and I […]
Ivy (pulling her shirt up): I want Ervie to eat here.Me: What?Ivy: (pointing at her chest): I want him to eat from mine.Me: But he can’t. You don’t have any milk.Ivy: (completely exasperated): But I drink a lot of milk!
Fourth of July weekend. It started Saturday afternoon, really, when Ivy, Henry and T went to the fireworks stand to pick up “supplies”. Also known as anything cool that isn’t too loud. Like, not loud at all.Smoke bombs were a favorite.They finished up those fireworks on Sunday, along with a […]