It is impossible to put the square peg in the round hole

I was gone this weekend but apparently the weekend was not without the drama. Marmie was in town so I guess Nathan decided that he wasn't going to take a nap on Sunday. Have you ever noticed that it is... Read "It is impossible to put the square peg in the round hole" »

Big brothers are full of lots of good ideas

I heard them upstairs talking with a door between them. Technically Nathan was screaming but Ethan was talking. E: Hey, Buddy. It's time to take a nap. N: AAAAAAAAHHHHHH! E: Buddy. Even I am going to take a nap today.... Read "Big brothers are full of lots of good ideas" »

Passive resistance, a la Ethan

I took the kids to the park yesterday. Sure it was only 27 degrees but I have had enough of the noise in my house. Unless I invest in ear plugs (and I think it might be a safety... Read "Passive resistance, a la Ethan" »

The Baby and The Baby

This is The Baby. Not to be confused with Nathan, whom we refer to as "The Baby." We bought this doll for Ethan the Christmas before his brother was born. His father was slightly against it, but I thought it... Read "The Baby and The Baby" »

Falling leaves

To say that this autumn was the most spectacular one I can remember in the last 10 years is an understatement. It started about 5 weeks ago and finally seems to be on its last leg. I remember years... Read "Falling leaves" »

Hiding in the bathroom

"I need my space." That's what we say here in our house when we start to get a little crowded. Actually I like to say, "WE-LIVE-IN-THIS-BIG-HOUSE-WHY-DO-WE-ALL-HAVE-TO-SIT-ON-TOP-OF-MY-LAP?" Lately it hasn't worked as well. The talking or asking for space. I have... Read "Hiding in the bathroom" »

Taking the Danger Train

It has come to my attention recently that perhaps I allow my children to engage in endeavors that may be construed to some as "slightly" or even "egregiously dangerous." I know that boys will be boys but my father-in-law... Read "Taking the Danger Train" »

That bag of popcorn is not a tambourine

It was the second weekend in a row for fall festivals. Wow, Kristen. You are a fun mom, taking your kids to all of these fall festivals. Nah, I have been working the fall festivals. My family drops me... Read "That bag of popcorn is not a tambourine" »

As long as there is a party, the kids will be fine

I just got back from a business trip. I went all by my lonesome self and I left my husband and the boys at home. I'll admit it was a little easier this time around because I have the plane... Read "As long as there is a party, the kids will be fine" »

Explaining your child's personality in two lines

The other night we went to the first Parent/Teacher night for preschool. We were armed with 10 pages of paperwork to complete. As is always the case, I find myself hesitating on the "describe your child" form. It starts out... Read "Explaining your child's personality in two lines" »

Maybe he'll be an Olympic gymnast one day

Not so long ago, I wrote this rambling blog post at my personal blog about how Ethan gets up nearly every single night and climbs into bed with us. His brother? Not my baby Nathan. He is a dream. At... Read "Maybe he'll be an Olympic gymnast one day" »