The No Call List

The thing about having four small children is that it’s hard to find a capable, willing babysitter.  We really don’t go out all that often, but when we do, we attempt to talk our parents into coming down and watching the children.
We had a good sitter for about 18 months, but then she had to become completely [...]

A Blood Draw and Lunch with Webster

Yesterday I went to my second pre op appointment, this time with the hernia specialist.  We went through the procedure, questions were answered, one last tug on my belly by the surgeon. I secretly think he enjoys playing with my belly.  Reminds him of Play Doh or Silly Putty because he stretches and kneads it [...]

Nothing in particular

I assure you this post will not be that exciting.  Just a place to arrange several random, unimportant happenings and thoughts.
It’s COLD!  Aside from the actual temperature, the wind is howling madly and makes me chilled to the bone.  I despise winter and am so thankful we don’t live anywhere that is cold and snowy.  [...]

Only Six?

 I was tagged for this (my first) meme, by   mamadoggylove. 
THE RULES: Each player of this game starts with the 6 weird things about you. People who get tagged need to write a blog of their own 6 weird things as well as state this rule clearly. In the end, you need to choose 6 [...]

At least Noah had some warning

This morning I hosted our weekly neighborhood playgroup.  The house was fairly clean, so I figured I needed to take my turn while I had that going for me.  Friends arrived, toys were being strewn about and kids hustling up and down the stairs, going from one thing to the next.
All of the mommies were [...]

My children have no manners. 
Whenever they are trying to talk to you, another one swoops in and at the top of their lungs tries to divert your attention with their own fascinating anecdote. It gets pretty loud when you have four small people shrieking at the top of their lungs.
I WAS TALKING TO MOMMY FIRST!
MOOOOM!  SHE’S COMMANDING ME! [...]

Chicken Pops

My Hubby noticed an odd discoloration on the cat’s fur.
“Does anyone know why Oscar has red fur?” he asks so innocently.
G casually responds that the cat has “chicken pops”.
S chimes in… “We put some glip gloss (lip gloss) on his fur and it made spots and he has chicken pops and he needs his rest.”
Well, that [...]

Know It All

We were eating lunch when an arguement broke out.  I don’t even remember the context, since there are 100’s of these each day, but S was FIRED UP. 
R is very quick to disagree with anything that anyone says.  Well, of course,  he’s two!  I have tried explaining this concept to the girls, but hey, they are only [...]

Can you see it?

People are forever asking how I tell my girls apart.  Yes, they are identical, but even identical twins have subtle differences based on where they were in the womb, environment and simply how their DNA responds and reacts to things.  It’s like planting two of the same flower.  They are the same exact kind, but one [...]

The Rules of Fish

Mommy, let me tell you the fish rules.
1.  Don’t squish the fish.  Their insides will come out all gooey.
Caterpillars are white inside.  I can’t find my slipper.  Can I have some juice?
So, I guess there is really only one rule about fish?  Thank you my dear A!