because she says so

because she says so

I was informed this morning by my three-year-old daughter, “Santa Claus likes me!” What’s not to like?

You can cook much faster…

when someone else removes the giblets, washes and dries, and even stuffs the turkey (with a little help from an enthusiastic six-year-old daughter) while you prepare the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. when someone else chops the berries and greases the pans for...
I’m growing up, Mommy

I’m growing up, Mommy

Dear Mommy: Please don’t be sad. I’m moving in the big girls’ room tonight. We’ve been putting it off for a long time. Daddy’s moved my crib for me. I’m just right up the stairs. xoxoxoxoxo, Lily
with a little help from my kids

with a little help from my kids

I’m really excited about tomorrow night. With some of my sweet church sisters as my guests, I’m trying the dinner party/recipe exchange idea that I read about at BooMama’s. If it goes well, I’d like to try it later with the ladies in my...
Huh?

Huh?

The following took place today while working on chemistry with my fifteen-year-old son: Three-year-old daughter, pointing in toy catalog: I’m getting one of these for Christmas! Fifteen-year-old son: No, Christmas this year is for ages five and up. You and Lily...
just following orders

just following orders

My Prince Charming is anything but camera shy. When he saw I was going to take pictures of his sister, he jumped right in. Then he wanted to get his bear (remember him?) in on the act. I’m not sure what’s happened in the last few days, but my baby is...

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