As I have admitted numerous times in this blog, being a parent is the hardest journey I have ever been on. And, about 87% of the time, I feel like I am completely failing at it. But every once in a while, one of my children will do something that knocks me into that 13% … Continue reading Park Friends
I'm not putting it lightly when I say, in NO WAY, did the "Terrible Twos" prepare me for the "Freaking Fours". My kids are generally pretty good, behavior wise. They have bad days, just like everyone else. And they have their moments of crazy, also just like everyone else. I've seen serious attitude and tantrums … Continue reading A bad day, not a bad life
We're rolling right on over to Valentine's Day folks, and you know what that means.. it's time to get sappy. If you're not feeling it, I got you, just scroll to the bottom, soak up a few recent pics of the kiddos, and see yourself out! But 2021 marks ten years of D and I … Continue reading Crazy little thing called love
With Evie beginning to talk more, Lee has taken it upon himself to start monologuing. Actual monologuing. He will spout out full paragraphs at a time without pausing long enough at any point for you to answer or respond. Here are a few examples.. Today is Friday, which means yesterday was Thursday, which means yesterday … Continue reading Ramblings of a 4 year old
What is more challenging than one strong-willed child? Two strong-willed children. I'm stubborn, painfully so. And D is stubborn, even more so than I am, some might say (me). So, in all honesty, I suppose our children never stood a chance in that department. The other night, we had breakfast for dinner. Both children love … Continue reading A constant battle of wills
Yesterday, Lee officially turned 4 years old. Which seems wild and completely unreal, but, nevertheless, it happened. I had him complete a quick survey (which he was annoyed about) because I thought it would be fun to see his answers, but also fun to be able to look back on in the years to come. … Continue reading Birthday Boy
D, Lee and I are sitting on his bed after story time. Lee: My teacher was being silly today. Me: What do you mean bud? Lee: She put me in time outtttt. Me: Uh-Oh, what did you do? Lee: Nothing really. I just threw a bulldozer at Caysen. It hit him in the head, but … Continue reading Talking to a toddler (Pt. 3)
My husband. The man I never saw coming. My Lee. My first baby. The boy I begged God for. The boy who stared straight into my eyes after I brought him into the world. The boy who fills my world with Disney songs and Transformer fight sequences. The boy whose sweet tooth is as deep … Continue reading My three humans
My baby sister got married this past Saturday. For whatever reason (ha!), my emotions were running high when it came time for me to toast the bride and groom. As my voice caught and I started stumbling over my words, I cut it short. But, Dakota, this is what I wanted to say: "The love … Continue reading For my sister
When you think about raising a little girl, you think you'll need pastel-colored everything and loads of barbie dolls. You think you'll be seeing a sweet little thing setting up her stuffed animals for a tea party and wanting to play dress-up all of the time. I mean, at least, that's what I thought it … Continue reading Almost 18 months of Evie
