• Gas meme: $3.19 for me.

    I was able to score gas for $3.19 a gallon today at Costco in my neck of the woods.  How about you?  What are gas prices like in your 'hood?  I thought this might make a good meme for the blogosphere, so if you're reading this, post the meme on…

  • My little fish.

    N is really enjoying his swim lessons.  They're almost over for this session but in the few short weeks he's had them, I have seen such a noticeable improvement in his confidence level while he's in the water. I always knew he had the technique down, but I don't think…

  • New blog editorial goes bust.

    I've had a blog post ready for publishing since last week, but since my computer died just before then, I had to put it on the backburner.  It's a new regular feature I am hoping to host here every Monday. Since I wasn't able to get my new computer up…

  • Backyardigans LIVE!

    D and I took the kids to see the Backyardigans show today at the Midland.  The show was somewhat entertaining in my opinion, but the kids seemed to really enjoy it.  I suppose that's really all that matters.       

  • Surprise visit.

    My dad drove in from Austin late this afternoon for a quick visit with the kids.  It's about an eleven hour drive and not a pretty one, but my dad was set on coming so I figured, who am I to argue?  The drive was I am sure tiring and he'll have…

  • Five Things: Quality Time.

    I have enjoyed getting to spend some real quality time with W as N is in school each day now.  I can tell that he kind of looks forward to certain treats each day as well.  Here's a few extra special treats W has gotten a taste of while his…

  • The kids grow so fast, I don’t even see them doing it.

    Tonight while at N's group violin class, two of the moms commented on how tall N is getting.  I gave them a tight-lipped smile and nod as if to agree, but truthfully, I hadn't really noticed.  I am positive that he's definitely grown, but it's just crazy that I actually…

  • Blogging hiatus may be in sight.

    It's going to be a bit tricky to keep up with blogging over the next few days since I am down to one computer.  That's right peeps – my laptop crashed yet again last night.  Thankfully, I was able to (with the help of my wonderfully smart and tech-savvy husband)…

  • What we’re reading.

      Our reading habits totally go in cycles around here, as I am sure it does for most families.  Right now the kids have really been digging these books: Do Stars Have Points?  – N recently checked this out from his school library and D has been wonderfully reading it…

  • Five Things: A Mom’s Courage.

    Going into the mall or other dedicated shopping establishment with your kid(s) and without a stroller. Showing up for a playdate someplace as the only mom who didn't bring snacks for her kid(s). Grocery shopping without a container of Cheerios. Taking your kid(s) with you to go bra shopping.  And…