A few days ago we went to the library. Rosebud picked out some picture books and one little early reader novel, Tia the Tulip Fairy or some such inanity. They are pink and sparkly and fluffy and I look upon them with disdain. However, I let her bring it home and … [Read more...]
Their Own Personal
I did not have any babies on the 19th of January, so I won't regale you with any birth stories today. I will, however, share some posts about my kids that have gone up this last year. Heavy Questions Dress Up ClothesOut of the Mouths of BoysChicken BoySo Smart … [Read more...]
Woosh.
That was a fast weekend. I just don't know if I can cope with all this time whizzing by. And don't you know, it has been almost one year since I started this blog. So, I am going to reintroduce my family to those of you who didn't know me that first month when I … [Read more...]
AP Rant Part Two
Most people recognize the earth motherness of Attachment Motherhood. Its unmistakeable nursing on demand, baby slinging, co-sleeping, snuggly kind of baby stuff. Oh, they even usually use cloth diapers and organic baby food. But those things don't actually … [Read more...]
Offensive Posts
So if I haven't offended you yet, don't be too sad. I just misplaced my list of all the possible subgroups of humans that I could offend. I'm getting to it. Its a busy life I lead. I can't always be on the cutting edge of knowing who needs to be brought to … [Read more...]
Things I Never Thought I Would Have To Say
I frequently say things that I that I can hardly imagine I would have the need to say. The top couple of things that come to mind in the last couple of weeks, are,Q (child): "Where is the dictionary?"A (me): "In the fridge."Q (child): "Why?"A (me): "That's … [Read more...]
Eyes to See
Do you ever get those flashes of life where suddenly everything extraneous is stripped away and you see who God wants you to be and you get a glimpse of all the goodness that is in everything? I blog at you tonight, downstairs we have company who are making music … [Read more...]
Plastic Inflatable Dummy Husband
Not trying to offend anybody here, but that doesn't mean I won't. Its just like this. Baby bottles are just a part of our culture. For a variety of reasons, and, if you have used one, its not your fault that our culture is the way it is. But here's the … [Read more...]
Scout Comes Home
Here are Some of the mammals. Guess where we are.Scout is the tall one in front with glasses. Beside her is Polly in the purple shirt with glasses. Males from front to back, Huckleberry (the one in blue sweater and glasses), Silas, Chicken Whisperer ( blue hockey … [Read more...]
Please Read at the Table
I read to my offspring while they eat breakfast and lunch. I have done this for twenty years. On the odd day that I take off of reading because it gets squeezed out by rushing out the door to dentist appointments and stuff like that they are shocked and dismayed that … [Read more...]