Emma's Story
I'm not sure what I want to post, but I know that lately I've been thinking a lot about Emma Anne. Since this blog started with the story of Emma, then continued with the desire to honestly share the emotions of grief, and now exists to
Family Updates
Phone Calls and Errands: -Called landlord, explained that we now have no mailbox thanks to someone who decided to take a joy ride and knock down 6 mailboxes on Friday night. -Went to post office, explained that we have no mailbox. What should I do? Filled out hold form. There
Handmade Hobbies
We did crafts again today after taking a week off because the kids were all running temperatures off and on last week. This morning they all woke up fever-free and fairly happy. I say fairly, because Seth has still been occasionally grumpy enough for me to wonder if he is
Family Updates
#1. Elise: "Where is my pencil sharpener? It's missing and I need it to sharpen my pencils." Me: "Well, think through where it might have been put." Elise: "It is always put back in the same place - in my craft box."
Family Updates
"Mom, Mom, do you want to see my game? It's called 'me do this and then this.' You play like this." Will sticks a balloon in his mouth and blows air until the balloon pops out of his mouth. He gives me a smile
Family Updates
This day is an example of how I can find laughter in my kids antics even when they are completely misbehaving. The morning started well enough. I woke when I heard the boys begin playing in their room. I kept dozing instead of getting up to work out. When I
Handmade Hobbies
We've started a new craft time at our house. I know I sometimes tend to go through a day mostly only spending time with the kids when I have to. This means of course that many of our interactions are negative as they happen when I am trying
School
We had a great time today visiting Terra Studios. I've never been before, and I have to say it is a great place to spend an afternoon with your kids. Complete with studios for glass sculpture and pottery, many of the items that are made there are displayed
Family Updates
Seth is 19 months old, but we were behind on vaccinations and missed his 18 month well child visit, so we took him in today. He weighed 24 lbs 12 oz and was 32 1/2 inches tall. That puts him in the 90th percentile for height and 25th percentile
Handmade Hobbies
Here is my second attempt at sewing a button up shirt from scratch. The pattern probably needs a little more tweaking, especially in the sleeves, but overall it turned out very well. My first attempt, pictured below, was a long sleeve shirt, which was good as I learned the process
Family Updates
Elise Logic Elise found a turtle the other day. She played with it all day and begged me to let her keep it in a box. I told her no, and warned her that it would probably be gone by morning. As expected, the next morning she ran out early
Family Updates
I thought I'd treat you to a tidbit of family conversation: Will - "Wash gone? Wash gone?" Me - "Will I don't understand the words you are saying?" Will - "Wash gone? Wash gone?" Me - "Oh, you mean