This sweet little guy from a few weeks ago? Um, he now thinks he’s Spiderman. For real. So, I gave in and let him have a Spiderman birthday celebration over the weekend. At 2 it’s cute. If he were 8? I might be annoyed. (Yes, he’s holding one
Category Archives: my kid said WHAT?
More Stuff Stella Said
She’s back…and funnier than ever. (Ok, I’m biased.) On Friday I put a dress on for work. You would have thought the girls only see me in sweats. I guess slacks and a top are just too boring for them. Here’s what Stella had to say. I took notes in the bathroom to make sure
Stuff Stella Said
Stella just spent a few days with her cousins in Kentucky. Andy’s sister told me about this conversation: Aunt: Stella, are you ready to go home? Stella: Not really. But I guess my mom probably needs me. Aunt: Why? Stella: I help her with Charlotte and Henry. They are a handful. Cousin: And how do
Showing Us His Business
Above is a photo of Stella before her first piano recital a few weeks ago. She was extremely nervous, but nailed it. So tonight on the way into the neighborhood I noticed a house was getting a new driveway and I really noticed a man without a shirt smoking a cigarette in the back of
An Interview with Charlotte
Seriously, this child is even difficult to photograph. After 15 head-shots this morning, here was the best one: She asked me to take ONE more and at least she’s smiling: Today I’m over at June and Bear as part of her interview series. You may remember that I interviewed Stella back in February. Click HERE
An Interview With Stella
A couple of days ago I promised an interview with Stella, currently 4.5 years old. This post was inspired by June and Bear. What are you good at doing? I’m good at writing rhyming words (see above, this is a new past-time) What do you like about yourself? You know (with a smirk), watching
At What Point Do They Revoke My Mommy-Card?
Moms are tired, exhausted and constantly multi-tasking while trying to do their best in front of everyone. Every day. But sometimes we fail and we need to fess up and let other moms know that it’s ok to make mistakes…here’s my most recent failure. Thursday nights are busy at our house…straight from work to daycare
Pinterest & Blogging – This Saturday’s Father’s Day Shout-Out
Happy Father’s Day weekend! This year I must say, I put a really cute gift together for Andy from the kids. Yesterday’s blog post was about the gift from me…BEER. Well, thanks to both Pinterest and the June & Bear blog, I put together the gift from the kiddos...a framed photo and a book to
Stuff Stella Said Part Two
So awhile back you got a glimpse of some of the things Stella has said. Here’s the latest: Stella: Mom, Mamaw and Pops are 1000 ways.Me: 1000 ways? What do you mean?Stella: You know, far. They live in Kentucky. Two days later she sees a picture of Union Terminal on the TV.Stella: Mom! It’s the
Embrace the Camera: Stella Style
Stuff Stella said: Stella: I know how to say fox in Spanish.Me: Great!Stella: It’s coyote, right?Me: Not so much. (Dora is apparently slacking.) Stella just recently moved to the 4-year old room at daycare although her birthday isn’t until June.Stella: Hey mom, is my birthday in April now?Me: No.Stella: I think we should have a
There Are Other Professions Besides Princesses
Stella dreaming about princesses: The following is a conversation Stella and I had yesterday morning right before she left for daycare: Scene: Mudroom Stella – Mommy, hold me.(I, of course, scoop her up and snuggle tight.)Me – I need you to quit growing.Stella – Why?Me – Because I want you to stay little and always