Majority Rules . . . But Things Are Getting Closer To Even

| May 30, 2011

So. Yep. That. 78% of you were totally right that we’re in for a wild ride with the construction and destruction. *Gulp* I still haven’t wrapped my head around the idea, and I’ve known for a week. The thought that it would be a boy was nothing more than a distant possibility. It wasn’t even [...]

Happy, Happy Weekend

| May 27, 2011

Here’s to a nice, long weekend. Full of ice cream eating, hometowns and parade watching. And me not completely stressing out that movers are coming on Wednesday and I have nothing done!!! Happy Memorial Day weekend, everyone!!

Hello In There!

| May 25, 2011

Yesterday I woke up at the crack of dawn to my alarm clock. A rarity, considering no one in this house has been sleeping past sunrise for months now. Marveling at the sleeping children, I crept around, sneaking in a shower all by myself. Another rarity. It was odd to be able to shave my [...]

Of Course She Is

| May 24, 2011

This morning I helped E get dressed for the day. It’s a rare occasion that she’ll let me have any part in her daily ritual of piecing together the most eye-catching color and pattern combinations, so I breathed a sigh of relief when she calmly selected a new dress. Much simpler than finding tops and [...]

Lazy Sunday: Out Like A Bandit

| May 22, 2011

The garage sale went off spectacularly. We are now completely exhausted, and a little over six hundred dollars richer. Also? The house feels cavernous and empty. Purging will do that to a house, we now know. One weekend down. Not very many to go. E and MJ survived letting go of their most favoritest toys [...]