Parenting “Essentials”

Disclaimer – obviously none of these things are essential. They may just make your life a little more enjoyable and easier.
Or rather, my parenting essentials. Let me start this by saying that I’m not one to get sucked into the newest “it” item for parents to have. We are minimalists at [...]

Happy Birthday

I’m thinking maybe one of these:

Apple Store
I had an iphone when they came out but the AT&T coverage here is terrible so it was returned. So maybe an ipod touch will work instead.
Breakfast was (chocolate chip) pancakes lovingly made by the husband today (he never makes pancakes during the week). And we’re meeting [...]

today: thinking, cooking, baking, ordering

Not necessarily in that order.
Last night before bed I read this post from this blog (one of my super favorites).
Anyway, it really gave me a lot to think about. Especially this quote:
“I’ve limited my computer time to be fully present. I am no longer on the computer when she is awake. I don’t want [...]

Amelie

Probably my favorite movie ever!
And ali loves curtis is doing a whole week focused on Amelie! I can’t wat!

Easter 2008

The Easter Bunny stopped by our house last night and Cora was pretty excited this morning to see he left baskets full of goodies:

She was even more excited when she realized it was all for her:

Della Maria in her Easter outfit. She had a dress on but I took it off. I’m getting [...]

cozying up

For some reason I am in a cozy mood.
I want to bake chocolate chip cookies. And make homemade chicken noodle soup (again).
I’ve even been wanting to wear socks, which is so, so unlike me that it scares me.
Somewhere along the line, between number 1 and number 2, I started to enjoy being at home [...]

bad dream

Normally I’m able to sleep in until 7:30 or 8 and get up with whichever girl that gets up first. This morning I was awoken by a bad dream at 6:40 though. Isn’t that the worst way to wake up?
Anyway, my first thought was to come here and type it all in so [...]

a break

Taking a break.
I need to take a break.  Maybe for a few days but maybe for a few weeks.
I thought I could do this and run my house.  And be crafty and creative.  And lots of other “ands”.
And none of that is working out.
So hopefully I’ll be back shortly.

reading a new book

And wishing for some changes around here.

The Not So Big Life; Making Room for What Really Matters
I couldn’t put it down last night and ended up staying up until 11:30 reading it. When you have a 3.5 month old who gets up millions of times a night, 11:30 is not a good time to [...]

inspired

I love these bookcases. I love the mix of something kind of industrial looking mixed together with nicer furniture. So we ordered three bookcases that are similar from Walmart (gosh I hate that place but it was the only option) today and will pick them up in 7-10 days.
I’ll post a picture when [...]