I have waffled my evening away, and after such a pleasant day too! We kept my friend's daughter, Ella, for the day, and it was downright delightful. Joe got up early with the children because he spoils me like that. I heard Ella come in around 8:30, but I think it was well after 9 when Joe mentioned Art may want my attention soon. I hopped in the ( Read more... )

The new cat, Sun, actually seemed to enjoy my company this evening! Purring while making eye contact and sniffing my hands that were petting her! Yay for progress! Maybe we'll go to Petco to get the water bottle to squirt fighting cats and pet tags, and try cracking the bathroom door after the kiddos are asleep tomorrow night. Or maybe I'll lock ( Read more... )

Art is big. Huge even. And adorable. He climbs steps now and loves exploring. He squirms to get out of my arms any time and any where I pause while holding him. He laughs at the slightest provocation and is learning new words so quickly. He can say Mama, Dada, Bah (bath), Ca (cat), gir (girl), and Nighnigh (Night Night). Dat (That) is his favorite ( Read more... )

Must post quickly. We're off to the Dominican Republic with my parents, sister and brother-in-law for a week, and our trip includes four travel days. One to drive to Jax (only two hours away), one to drive from Jax to Miami (a six hour drive without breaks), one to fly to DR (two and a half hour flight) and one travel day flying back to Miami and ( Read more... )

I'm trying to steal a few minutes for myself before bath time, and it ain't easy. My thoughts lately dwell on how busy homemaking is. I love taking care of my family, but it's lonely at times and repetitive. I socialize frequently (almost daily), but I am an extrovert who craves near constant company. Children, while delightful, don't count ( Read more... )

Arthur is 8 months old and some change. He's such a neat little person. I love his playful spirit and his independent nature. Another girlfriend and her baby joined Arthur and me to visit a friend on the coast for a birthday lunch a weekend ago. We ate at this beautiful beach restaurant - our table was literally on soft, white sand. After we ( Read more... )

Sigh. I'm pooped. I feel like it's been an exceptionally busy week, which is discouraging in some ways. I think I need to go to sleep earlier than I've been. Coco has sneaked into a new stage - The Inquisition Stage. She's still supplying her own endearing explanations when I give her brief answers. More and more she's asking what, where and why ( Read more... )

We're at my parents house to celebrate Halloween. I have lots of Halloween, let-kids-be-kids type thoughts rolling around in my head, but none of them are well-formed enough to display in public. Generally I err on the side of fun and grace. I know a number of conservative friends who do not celebrate Halloween, and I do think it's insensitive of ( Read more... )

Today is Joe's birthday, and my beloved is in Miami. The kiddos and I are home. It's a little sad. Even though we aren't overly sentimental or celebratory on birthdays, we do like to mark them together and play the birthday question game. Well, I like the game. I suspect my loved ones merely tolerate it ( Read more... )

Guilty pleasure: catching up on Project Runway online. I watched a lot toward the end of my second pregnancy and in the beginning of Art's life. It's actually on right now; so this writing isn't getting my full attention ( Read more... )