Month: June 2006

did i say that out loud?

I guess it would be wrong to lock the door while the girls are on the trampoline so that Doug and I could have 15 minutes alone.  We really only need 5 minutes alone.  But then Doug would be asleep and not helping me keep the girls entertained and out of trouble all night.  No, […]

fun, fun Friday

Tomorrow: Clean & decorate house Noah comes home from camp Finish shopping for Sarah’s birthday Take Sarah to bead store Take Noah to karate Pick up giant cookie Buy drinks Pick up Sarah Pick up Noah Grandparents come over Friend #1 & #2 arrive Eat pizza and giant cookie Sarah opens gifts Jump on trampoline […]

weather report

It’s 10 o’clock at night and it’s a sticky 84 degrees inside the house.  I would not have made a good pioneer.

now everyone has seen them

Pathways magazine has published a picture of me breastfeeding Evan at STAR.  The picture is being used with an article that encourages nursing in public.  I feel like my breasts have now had their 15 minutes of fame. I still love the benches at STAR.  They are built like wheelbarrows with wheels at one end […]

kindred spirits

Shhh.  Don’t tell them I noticed, but for the last 3 days, Sarah and Tommy have been getting along and being extra nice to each other.  I guess they have finally realized something they have in common.  They both think their parents are morons.

numb

Don’t move Don’t talk out of time Don’t think Don’t worry Everything’s just fine Just fine Don’t grab Don’t clutch Don’t hope for too much Don’t breathe Don’t achieve Or grieve without leave Don’t check Just balance on the fence Don’t answer Don’t ask Don’t try and make sense Don’t whisper Don’t talk Don’t run […]

missing the middle

This morning we all went to see Noah leave for a week at camp. He is easily the most kind-hearted and gentle child in our family. He has a quirky sense of humor and is the child most likely to get into trouble with wide eyed innocence. I love you Noah. Have fun and come […]