Quote of the day – “I’ve got a card on my desk. Want me to go sign it and give it to you?”

How can the same person who can’t control his own thumb enough to put it in his mouth when he wants it manage to grab my hair every single time I pick him up?

Amy multi-tasking for Half-Nekkid Thursday.

Doug posted one of my favorite pictures today. I find it very annoying that he looks exactly the same today while I have aged and gained weight. It’s like living with Dorian Gray. Exactly one year ago we were celebrating and umm, I think we should celebrate fully clothed this year. I love you Doug!

Further Adventures in Bad Parenting – Last night Amy was sitting at the table finishing her dinner while I sat on the couch folding clothes when I heard her say (again) “bleep-bleep“. I asked her if she had said the bad words and she held up a small action figure from a Happy Meal. “No, […]

Noah forgot his Social Studies book so I found this website to help him do his homework and this website to help him study states and capitals.

I am happy that Doug got out of bed today.

For safety reasons, during the day the classroom doors stay closed and locked at my oldest daughter’s middle school. Citing health department rules, no home-made snacks are allowed at my youngest daughter’s preschool. Background checks are required to teach Sunday School or help in the nursery. Why do I still feel like moving my family […]

I am happy to have air conditioning.

Today is Amy's first day of preschool. She has never been to daycare and her only babysitter has been her grandparents. Amy is thrilled and excited to have children to play with during the day. "I go to school just like Sarah!" I am a big mess of contradicting emotions.