A nasty cough, a 31st birthday, and a royal wedding

I’ve cried a lot today–not exactly sure why… Today, Will turns 31. Today, my girls are both sick with chest colds, complete with a nasty cough and a fever. Oh, and today is “The Royal Wedding.” The day started off emotionally when I was quickened at 6 a.m. by my poor, pitiful Abby whining and [...]

Her First Shiner and a Potty Training update

Sophia got out of bed this morning, and she was so excited.  Her diaper was dry and she was about to go have her morning potty.  She yelled, “My famwees!” She grabbed all her favorite stuffed animals: Cowboy, the Mole puppet, and Pooh, and took off running for the potty.  She ran right smack into [...]

Mothers Day

Mother’s Day precipitated it all. Mother’s Day:  I felt cherished by my lovely husband.  He came in with both girls at 7:30 in the morning, Sophia yelling, “Happy Day! Mommy, happy day!”  This was my lovely gift. My husband is so wonderful at making me feel honored, appreciated and loved.  Thanks, Husby. I don’ t [...]

Fun Little Snippets

Sophia has done some pretty adorable things lately.  Yesterday, she crawled up to me, sat down, grabbed the diaper between her legs and said, “Dup!”  Dup is sort of her all purpose word for lots of things–a word meaning to acquire the attention of an adult. Well, I said, “Did you poop?”  She grabbed her [...]