The $688 worth of IKEA Black-Brown Billy shelves that cover one entire wall of my living room pretty much own me. This house officially feels like ours ( Read more... )

Saturday (not technically part of this week, but insane nonetheless, so worth noting) -- Danielle's bridal shower. I did all the food and games. We had a mexican theme because she and Trent met at Cafe Rio. 7-Layer Dip, Taquitos, Salsa, Guacamole, Jalepeno Poppers, and cinnamon crisps w/ ice cream. Also discovered/played the funniest game evah. You ( Read more... )

Despite the craptastic whine-fest of a day I'm having here, this new icon does make me feel a little bit better about things.

I am officially the worst stay-at-home-mom ever. Yesterday was grueling, and today's not shaping up to be any better. Also, I'm out of salsa.

I guess I shouldn't let my head get too big about the $41 shopping trip until I've explained a thing or two. Don't get me wrong (Ooooh, Pretender's song), I'm fairly impressed with myself. But I also like to think myself honest and without deceit. So... in the interest of full disclosure ( Read more... )

Family reunion = good times. We had 200 people for dinner Saturday night. That's a lot of posterity from my great g'pa & g'ma. And there's still probably 100 other relatives who haven't pulled their heads out and realized how much fun we're having. We'll get them.

I hate money. I hate that I want things that cost money. I hate that Aaron and I don't ( Read more... )

Dear Cooper,

I just left your bedroom (did you hear that? Your bedroom! In our new house! That you don't have to share with anyone!) after reading you one story (I Love My Daddy) and singing you four songs (You Are My Sunshine, Moon Moon Moon, I Am A Child of God, and Angel (Sarah McLachlan)). Normally, you'd only get three songs, but you opted to ( Read more... )

So we moved. Like 11 days ago. I love the house. Our house. It's not the Royal Palace, but it's 1800 square feet of mine (and Aaron's, of course).

I highly recommend buying a home from a finish carpenter and professional painter. While there are some things I will change, at least until then, I can know that they're all well done.

And I am adoring ( Read more... )

I made Cooper mad yesterday when, 25 minutes before dinner, I told him he couldn't have a cookie. He told me he wanted a different mom and stormed into another room. I followed him, and said, "Cooper, I really hope you didn't mean that, because I love being your mom ( Read more... )

I could kiss JK Rowling right now. God Bless her.