Category Archives: Stella

Snow Day

We had a wonderful weekend at home and it finally warmed up enough to go out and play in our fresh snow.  Charlotte lasted  5 minutes, but Stella would have stayed out in it for days. Snow Angel:   Yummy hot chocolate afterwards:  All while my sweet boy took an afternoon nap:  But finally woke

I’d Apparently Never Make it as a Nursemaid

Friday night Stella had a severe stomach ache that prompted us to put her to bed early at her request.  I got her all tucked in and then turned my attention to getting Charlotte ready for bed (in the same room) while Andy gave Henry a bottle.  After tucking Charlotte in I climbed up next to Stella to see how

"Let Go of Jesus!"

"Let Go of Jesus!"

Stella got this Fisher Price Little People Nativity Set her very first Christmas and we only get it out during the month of December. And with Stella in Sunday School this year, she’s learning much more about Baby Jesus (yes, we have to pay someone to teach our daughter about God) and both girls took an

"Damn It"…I’m Busted

Charlotte got in some trouble when we arrived home after swim lessons.  So I ended up taking her upstairs for some alone time.  Upon my return to the kitchen Stella was on the Learning Tower waiting for a snack.  Here is how our conversation went: Stella – Where’s Charlotte?Me, the mommy – Upstairs.S – Why?M

You’re Really Trying…

We are getting ready for church.  Stella wants to wear a dress.  I want her to wear a dress…AFTER breakfast.  I convince her to go downstairs and have breakfast first.  So, we head downstairs.  Conversation: Stella – Mom, you get me dressed really well.Me, the mommy – Ok, thanks.Stella – Mom, you try really hard