It’s time for another Manic Monday… Dirty dishes overflow the sink and clean laundry is piled up in a basket in the kitchen, waiting to be folded. The dog is whining at the door, hoping to go for a romp in the melting snow. And there are two sticky kids at the table, both wanting […]
Want to Hear a Gecko?
I’ve really been meaning to get back to that cleaning house topic… I’ve done a little research into what SHOULD be cleaned on a daily, weekly, monthly, etc. basis. And the good news is I’m getting MOST of what is suggested done each week. I can’t say I have any solutions yet, or a working […]
Mommy Can’t Bake
This is a public apology to my husband. I am sorry I am not the baker you are. (Yep, my husband is a wonderful baker…one of his many wonderful qualities and I am very lucky…And I promise you all that I will find his brownie recipe and post it, once I pry it […]
My Child Is Possessed
It’s bedtime. The kids have brushed their teeth. Peanut has used the potty; Monkey is in his jammies. It’s Peanut’s turn to get in her jammies and then it’s reading time. In 20 or so minutes all will be quiet and Mommy and Daddy can have time alone, or so I think…
Where’s the Belly Poker?
I always enjoy the sometimes very humorous language mix ups/created words that toddlers and preschoolers have. Today’s latest from my daughter occurred while she and her brother were playing this morning. She was looking for something in one of the toy drawers. When I asked her what she was looking for, she replied, “I’m looking […]