I don’t mean to sound crude but all I really want these days is to “potty” in peace. Yes, potty. There I said it. I know, it’s such a juvenile word for an adult to say but that is my wish. I want to be able to sit on a toilet alone and quietly. I’d …

I have been thinking a lot lately about what pets add to the household.  My husband’s dad and step-mom recently visited and bought my two girls’ two pet guinea pigs.  I didn’t know what to expect with these furry rodents but we’re all really taken with them. They are actually very sweet and sit still …

I’m going to share funny things my children say from time to time here.  Why? 1. Because they really are hilarious, and 2. So I won’t forget them and what they’re like at their current age. ———————————————————————————– Conversations with my Kids:  The Friend’s Edition “When I Grow Up…” In this special friend’s edition of conversations …

In dealing with a two year old, a very stubborn red haired two year old, we enforce the “reset” method on a regular basis in our household.  Others may refer to it as a ‘time-out’ or a moment of reflection. Call it what you will….it’s taking a forced break, like it or not.  For the …

I’m going to share funny things my children say from time to time here.  Why? 1. Because they really are hilarious, and 2. So I won’t forget them and what they’re like at their current age. ———————————————————————————– Conversations with my Kids: “I Like Your Diaper” My two year old can often be very complimentary.  She …

I’m going to share funny things my children say from time to time here.  Why? 1. Because they really are hilarious, and 2. So I won’t forget them and what they’re like at their current age. ———————————————————————————– Conversations with my Kids: “I Like Your Boo-boos (Boobies)!” As I was drying off after my shower the …

My youngest daughter just turned two years old.  She’s a feisty, spirited red-head full of passion, love and emotions.  She rocks our family’s world in so many ways. The other day I captured this image of her staring out the back door listening to sounds and watching her daddy cut the grass.  She can go …

I’m going to share funny things my children say from time to time here.  Why? 1. Because they really are hilarious, and 2. So I won’t forget them and what they’re like at their current age. ———————————————————————————– Conversations with my Kids: “Pimples” As I was completing my bedtime routine the other night- washing my face, …

I’m going to share funny things my children say from time to time here.  Why? 1. Because they really are hilarious, and 2. So I won’t forget them and what they’re like at their current age. ———————————————————————————– Conversations with my Kids: “Gardening” We started to do a little bit of gardening today.  We have a …

I’d like to dedicate this post to crafty folks and toilet paper tubes everywhere!  I admire people who can take ordinary objects, especially ones not being used, and turn them into fun projects that occupy children for minutes or hours. I’ve never considered myself to be artistic except for forming words and ideas.  I cannot …