As I lay in bed this evening, eating the last of the Godiva chocolates I received for Mother’s Day, I realized I never wrote about how very blessed I was while celebrating my second Mother’s Day. I got to spend the whole weekend with my two favorite people near me at all times. We started on Friday with a trip to the park before church. Giana got to do her.. Read More
No Pinterest fails!
I have been feeling crafty lately…which is definitely unlike my usual self. However, inspiration strikes occasionally and I’m very happy it has lately. For the first project, I made books for two very special babies soon to enter the world – Giana’s little friend, Connor, and her cousin, Baby Girl M. I printed Bible verses that started with A, B, C, etc. on some cute paper, added stickers, and put.. Read More
A gross post
I promised myself a long time ago that I would do my best not to embarass my children on Facebook….but this isn’t Facebook. Stop right now if you don’t want to read about poop. Ready? For the second day in a row (third time though), Giana pooped on her little potty! Each time, she said “poop?” in her cute little voice, ran with me to the bathroom and did her.. Read More
Summer meal planning
With the inevitable tiredness that comes with being 7, 8 and 9 months pregnant during the summer months, I decided to simplify our family’s summer meal plan. Instead of doing the weekly rotations we used throughout the winter, I made a chart that allows for mixing and matching each week. Throughout pregnancy, I have random cravings – and food aversions! – that pop up here and there. This plan allows.. Read More
100 days left
100 days left…until our official due date! It’s hard to believe August is right around the corner. Nesting is certainly settling in. I have gotten out all the tiny newborn outfits and re-arranged the girls’ bedroom to accomodate all their clothes. We found a double stroller on Craigslist that was just what I had in mind. The last thing we need is a toddler bed for Giana so her new.. Read More