As we head into our final week of September most of us have survived the first few weeks of school (well at least I have), and are beginning to embrace the cooler weather and start to plan for the various yet numerous events and holidays that are approaching quickly.My children have been bugging me … [Read more...]
YIKES! Maybe Eight isn’t Enough For This Mama…….
The other day the hubby and I went to visit his cousin and partner who just had their second child. A beautiful little girl. As crazy as it sounds I was a tad bit jealous. BAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!As soon as I laid eyes on this tiny gorgeous baby sleeping so sweetly on the couch I … [Read more...]
8 Children, 8 flu shots = HELL
So the original plan was to bring all the children to our Paediatricians office for their flu shots while the hubby was home a few weeks ago. Well of course that didn't work out because that would make my life way to easy. Not that I didn't try mind you - I called the office over a month … [Read more...]
Good Morning, Goodnight
These new board books take you all through the day! Good Morning, ToucanGoodnight, Owlby DwellStudioBlue Apple BooksISBNs: 978 1 60905 085 6 (Morning) 978 1 60905 083 2 (Night)Audience: 1.5 - 4 year oldsThe early bird in this … [Read more...]
Now in Board Book!
Every year, a handful of picture books are released as board books for the very young. This year, we have some good ones!Book of Sleepby Il Sung NaAlfred A. KnopfISBN: 978 0 375 86618 0This quiet book about the nighttime is made wonderful by its quirky, magical illustrations of many animals and how … [Read more...]
Some Come HAPPY?!
I used to think that happy babies were nothing more than urban legend. My first two kids weren't colicky screamers, but they were somewhat high maintenence babies. They needed lots of jostling and rocking and soothing and bouncing and they didn't fare well with traveling or change or … [Read more...]
Natalie Portman is Expecting an Oscar Nomination AND a Baby!
So, I saw Black Swan last night. I have a list of movies I HAVE to see. The King's Speech. Back Swan. True Grit. Rabbit Hole. The Fighter. Blue Valentine. Lots to see...very little babysitting money to make it happen. Probably I need to go see them by myself. Or score some press screen passes. … [Read more...]
On Becoming a Hermit
Today was...an adventure...to say the least. I remember standing at the counter three months ago at Chase's 15 month well check, waiting to make his 18 month appointment. I remember thinking, how convenient, just as he will be coming back it will be time to bring in the baby for her two week … [Read more...]
A Fizzle A Fuzzle, Come and Solve my Puzzle
Why yes, yes I have been watching a little Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, why do you ask?I haven't had a lot of energy lately, apparently growing a tiny human while trying to care for another tiny human is quite the task. Because of this I've spent a lot of time on my computer, even more than usual, which … [Read more...]
Two Months In
Brinley is almost two months old! Still fresh and raw and newborny, but getting bigger and more alert and smiley every hour. It's a little crazy how quickly she's changed and how fast the time is zooming by. How can some days seem to stretch on in an endless parade of tantrums, feedings, housework, … [Read more...]