Monthly Archives: August 2011

Interview of a four year old

First, just a few questions about being 4 Thinking really hard about her answers ~What is your favorite thing about being 4? ummm, coloring and making numbers, like 5,4,3,2,1 ~What is something you can do now that you couldn’t do … Continue reading

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Another garden post

Remember that potted garden I keep talking about? We’ve gotten a ton of cucumbers, okra, one pumpkin, and a few zucchini. The zucchini plant is dead. I don’t have the heart to throw it. It was so nice! I thought … Continue reading

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Alone time with Zia

Since this week has been full of waking up early, taking Sonyea to the zoo and playing, Zia has had the benefits of alone time with Mommy and Daddy. Monday, we played outside with our neighbors. Tuesday and Wednesdays, we … Continue reading

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Zoo School

I remember one year as a kid, my brother and I took a class at the zoo. I don’t remember anything about it, other than cramming into the back of the reptile house and watching a small snake get a … Continue reading

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Rain and lots of it

This summer has been pretty dry. During yesterday’s rain that ruined outdoor plans, I decided to give the girls a bath while Jimmy made dinner. He always does bath time. Always has since Sonyea was born. I’m cool with that. … Continue reading

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Another adventure

Sometimes, just staying home isn’t an option. Of course, when that day comes, I have to work. Such is life if we want things, a roof over our head, gas to get to work and food. The original plan was … Continue reading

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Sweet sleep

Every night, before I head to bed myself, I check on the girls. I turn on the light in the hallway and sneak in. I tiptoe over strewn toys, step on broken crayons, and occasionally kick a toy that makes … Continue reading

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Grass Roots Saturday and Sunday

Post number two of Grass Roots. See the first one here. Saturday is usually the busiest day of the festival. Really, all 4 days were busy. Jimmy said it was the perfect weather. I call bullshit, too hot!!! (Just noticed … Continue reading

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GRASSROOTS!!! Thursday and Friday

Holy Heat Wave Man!!!! My biggest fear for Grass Roots is always heat/humidity and/or rain. We got the heat and humidity. I decided I wasn’t going to let it bother me or ruin my weekend. And it didn’t. It was … Continue reading

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Playdate with Shayna and Lee

We haven’t seen Shayna and Lee is ages! Lee is almost a year old now, can’t believe that!! They are beautiful children and I’ve known Abbi for a few years now. Met on the mommy board. Abbi is a school … Continue reading

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