It's Come Down to This

May 26, 2009
You know, without a doubt, that you've surrendered to the depths of mommyhood when you can eat an ice cream bar in one hand while wiping a bottom with the other.

To help rid your mind of that visual, here's a sweet picture of the Kiddie Monsters at the beach last weekend.

A Quick, Much Needed Vacation

May 24, 2009
Mike had a business trip to Southern California this week so overzealous me flew down with the Kiddie Monsters for a few days to join him. Here they are looking for him when we landed.

We've had a wonderful, relaxing time here and are a little sad about returning to reality.

A Vision to Behold

May 21, 2009
As I looked back at the Kiddie Monsters, my heart swelled with pride.

Each was perfectly color-coordinated with their carseats and I realized that sometimes I get it right.

Local Temps over 100 This Weekend

May 18, 2009
But we didn't stick around. We fled for higher ground to Lake Tahoe where the weather was smoochably perfectomundo.


The Kiddie Monsters spent the entire day playing in the sand and frolicking in the water

while big brother complained about 'them crampin' my style' as he shamelessly strutted his stuff along the shoreline. Didn't seem to bother his companions much.

More Brotherly Love

May 12, 2009

Mikey thinks it's funny to put this hat insert on Jaden and call her Head Case.

We'll be working on political correctness soon.

An Incredible Mothers' Day Gift

May 9, 2009

Jaden has been home 10 months now and has undergone an incredible transformation but there's one thing (besides her red-hot temper) that's been consistent - her need to call out to me throughout the day. No matter where she is or what she's doing, she'll blurt out "Mama!" over and over again and I'll respond "Yes?" over and over again.

This banter continues until she gets tired of calling out to me. She rarely needs anything or expects me to come to her - she just gets an inkling to start this 'dialog' with me at least a dozen times a day. It's become such a regular part of life that I don't much notice any more, I simply act on que.

Thus was the case this morning as I was watching cartoons with Mikey.

J: "Mama!"

Me: "Yeeesss." (eyes on fascinating cartoon)

J: "Mama!"

Me: "Yeeesss."

After the 4th or so iteration I turned to look at her. We stared at each other for a split second, then her precious little smile lit up her face and she softly said, "Wuv u."

My Witto Doof

May 7, 2009

Somebody at the preschool must have it out for me.

You Can Hear a Pin Drop

May 6, 2009

'Twas the sec before blowup

When all through the house

Not a creature was screaming

Not even a....

It's during these oh-so-rare moments of dual baby pass-out that I find religion,

then I exhale,

then.......

WOOOO HOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!

The Great Compromise & Our Summer Friend

May 5, 2009

After fighting relentlessly over who gets the tricycle:

Now that it's getting warmer, look who came to visit last night.

We'll expect to see her throughout the summer along with any bambinos she may have.

Stroller update: All sold. Whew!

The Love of a Brother

May 2, 2009

This morning as the 3 of were cuddling on the couch, Mikey reached out and stroked Jaden's hair.


As he took her hand in his he coo'd, "Awww, JJ. My sweet JJ. Mommy, I'm so glad we got her....where'd we get her?"