I thought it would be more meaningful to do a homemade Easter this year. Especially since I have all this spare time on my hands. Ha! That was a joke; please laugh. But really, I stumbled upon two inspiring patterns … Continue reading →

Today would have been my cousin Gretchen’s 30th birthday. She was killed 6 years ago, unspeakably, by her neighbor. It happened on my birthday actually, not long before she was supposed to stand up in my wedding. She was my … Continue reading →

Just like any good preschool, we’ve got a regular cohesive theme going on around here. Easter! Here are some fun things we’ve been up to: *Making cut-out sugar cookies. The perfect project for a two-and-a-half-year old because we could mix … Continue reading →

In case you want to know what I’ve really been up to lately, it’s up-to-my-eyeballs in preschool research. I am certain I did not do this much deliberating about my own college education. And what’s even more ridiculous is I … Continue reading →

How lucky. From our genes has sprung: The Ultimate Nap Evader.

Found by our mailbox this weekend: A Valentine, sent by a sweet friend. And just to refresh your memory: Valentine’s Day was well over a month ago. And that explains where our Publisher’s Clearing House Sweepstakes winnings keep going.

Really want to do THIS. Thinking about getting THIS cookbook to get things rolling. I have so many friends and family in the Royal Oak/Clawson/ Beverly Hills/Troy area – I am hoping YOU want to do it with me. We … Continue reading →

Our kids spent all weekend vying for position of Worst Child Of All Time. I feel like I just survived prison camp. But here again (as we like to post from time to time) are images that make it appear … Continue reading →

My they’re starting early these days.

Vacation! Don’t you just love the sound of it? I can already smell the sunscreen. In just 50 short days, we will be headed back to Duck, North Carolina. A great little town in the Outer Banks (or OBX for … Continue reading →

You guys, I am so embarrassed that I didn’t think of this before. If you want a plethora of fantastic ideas to do with your little ones that will warm your heart, you need just pop over to my new … Continue reading →

Spring is coming! Spring is coming! Or dare I say, it’s already here! It’s time to start beautifying our outdoor spaces. (Confession: I just looked around our own yard this week and grimaced at how shabby we’ve let it get … Continue reading →

We had the annual Great Green Gathering this weekend, to celebrate two very special St. Patrick’s Day birthdays. The grandparents’ house was exploding with cousins. To be specific: six, three and under. This, my friends, is what they refer to … Continue reading →

Quite the contrary. And suddenly it is clear where all of our retirement savings are going. Right down the toilet.

When I decided that I didn’t want a wedding band stealing the glory of my gorgeous engagement ring, let’s face it; I just wasn’t think long-term. Like, how was I supposed to know babies and diamonds do not mix? Babies, … Continue reading →

It has recently come to my attention that I am much better spoken, more intelligent and even wittier when I am well rested. Unfortunately, those traits do not apply as of late. Let’s see…Too many Oscar movies (and then the … Continue reading →

For us country folk, all this melting snow means crazy things for our travels. Like fording rivers just to get down our driveway. You think I jest, but you think WRONG. And then there’s the daily use of my unlimited … Continue reading →

Could it be any sunnier lately? My goodness! All this fabulous weather has inspired us to: Clean out our closets (Purple Heart will find 4 bags on Friday, thank you very much!) Cut off even more hair Buy a new … Continue reading →

Several weeks ago Miss Kristy, our librarian, announced before Story Hour that the Cat in the Hat was coming to OUR library. While Bastien isn’t typically a big fan of announcements, this particular one instantly sparked his interest. He visually … Continue reading →

Five plain green tees, $1/each at Walmart. Five swatches of $1 fabric. An instant plan for five lucky cousins. An easy craft to squeeze into one nap time. I LOVE when that happens.

Sometimes it’s not practical to go outside. Especially with the amount of s-ick going around. Plus sometimes, it’s just fun to do the same old things a little differently. And sometimes it’s especially fun to OUTRIGHT STEAL a great idea. … Continue reading →

She would also like to add that she’s pretty proud of herself. We haven’t seen much of her since she put it all together. She’s got a brother to torture too many things to do.