They’re Glad . . .

| November 23, 2011

. . . that they aren’t turkeys. I’m glad I’m not cooking one! Happy Thanksgiving from the family that is going out to eat (somewhere awesome) . . . or cooking whatever is in the pantry if sick kids keep us home. Lyrics are: I’m glad I’m not a turkey, a turkey, a turkey. I’m [...]

Whoa There, Father Time! (One Month Old)

| November 22, 2011

Yesterday, the baby hit one month. One month of surviving these sisters, of not being sat on or poked in the eye or accidentally shoved off the couch. We’ve put away all of the newborn clothes and are well on the way to phasing out the 0-3 month stuff as well. To which I find [...]

Lazy Sunday: I Can DO It

| November 20, 2011

The learning curve is fierce. Some days I’m throwing my hands up in the air, and others I’m watching the husband pull out of the driveway with optimism, flying solo with all three for the first time. I can take them all to the playground by myself. We will swing and run and play and [...]

And The Car Goes Vroom

| November 17, 2011

One week ago, the husband drove off into the sunset in my beloved Xterra. The tough, rugged and super macho SUV that could get out of almost any situation I found myself in. (We won’t talk about the time I burned up the clutch trying to back out a driveway. Nope. Not talking about that [...]

BOOM, Baby!

| November 15, 2011

For four weeks straight (give or take a day or two in between), we had family staying with us to help out. First my dad, then my mom, and then the husband’s parents. On Monday morning, our easy life came screeching to a halt as the girls and I watched my in-laws pull out of [...]