Always a First Time Mom

New mothers have a reputation, legitimate or not, for being nervous, unsure and sometimes incapable of handling the new life they have been charged with.
I have four children.
I will ALWAYS be a first time mom.
My oldest son is the lucky little boy who gets to have a first time mom forever and ever.  I was that fumbling [...]

My Handyman

A few weeks ago we ordered a backyard play-set for the kids.  Upon it’s arrival, we noticed that it was FREAKING huge and looked quite complicated.  My hubby has put together his share of stuff -  grills, furniture, baby equipment, but nothing on this scale.
He got revved up for the project and once our calendar [...]

Holy Cow!

I wish I had started a blog years ago because there have been so many moments that I would have liked to have recorded before they faded in my mind.  Every now and then I will have a flashback, so I decided that I may have to have a retro entry from time to time.  [...]

Cluck, cluck!

The kids and I were eating lunch today when a sudden realization hit my oldest, G.  He took a bite of his chicken, paused and then said:
Mom, do people kill chickens so we can eat this?
I almost fell out of my chair.
Granted, I knew he would figure it out one day, and I had thought [...]

Be an Open House

I was reading this post from Jennifer and had a few thoughts rolling around in my head that I thought I would share.  Of course, I am sure that she will be pleased that I am sharing pictures of her house with even MORE people.  You’re welcome, dear.
I vacillate often between attempting to be a top notch housekeeper and essentially not [...]

Amanda Rocks the House!

I don’t normally advertise here in my little corner of the blog world, but I decided that it was a must this time around.  I know that all 6 of my readers will thank me for it.
My friend Amanda over at Precious Bows just sent me some adorable new bows for spring.  I think I ordered [...]

White Trash

Oscar the Grouch has nothing on us.  NOTHING!
Friday is trash day at our house.  The hubby always hauls it to the curb and I spend the rest of the day in shame as all of our neighbors drive by gawking at the great faux landfill we have created in front of our home.
I suppose that 6 [...]