Most of you all know that I am a WAHM to 2 kiddos. Our son (referred to as Turkey on my site) is 3 and a half and our daughter (referred to as Little One) is 1. We moved to TX when she was just 6 weeks old. Starting out in a new state, with no family, in an apt with two kiddos and a travelling husband made life very hard. I was overwhelmed by the lack of schedules and {Read More}
From the Mouths of Babes pt. 4
Oh what a mess he’s becoming at 3 and a half! “That’s my ‘Hey Vern’ face” His Daddy is a big Jim Varney fan, so he’s taught little Turkey how to say “Hey Vern, know what I mean?” and make the face. Turkey is very proud of his ‘Hey Vern’ face. Me: “Time to clean up, you can start by picking up your puzzle” Turkey: “You can start by picking up everything else“ (Nice try buddy!)“We have to get the {Read More}
New Sesame Street Series on Money
photo © 2010 tharealMrGreen | more info (via: Wylio) Sesame Street has launched a new program to educate 3-5 yr olds about finances. You can watch finance video clips on the Sesame Street website. I just finished watching the first video with my 3 yr old and he loved it! It was about Elmo having a dollar and wanting to buy a ball that cost 5 dollars. He learned that he needed to work and save his money to earn {Read More}
Little One Had a Birthday!
Little One is 1 now, which means we’ve been Texans for almost a year- hard to imagine! Here are a few pictures from her birthday party. We just had an intimate party with grandparents and a couple of friends. But boy did she get spoiled! MeMee’s favorite 1st birthday gift for her grandkids is a rocking chair! She thinks this baby doll is really swell. Unfortunately so does her big brother. She got the Drop and Roll Dinosaur, Roll Around {Read More}
Ouch! and Wow!
At first I wasn’t sure which to say, but I feel pretty confident that they both are an accurate reflection of how I feel at this moment, having just looked at this comparison chart., that Danielle shared with me. I have a long way to go, but what a great way to remind us to be Godly mothers and not just mothers. Since my post yesterday about not being able to do all I felt I should do and finally {Read More}
Sometimes You Just Gotta Let It Go
This post may not be anything new to you, but for me it’s been a great awakening and a huge step forward in my peace at home. I’m hoping this post will be an encouragement to other moms who feel they have to “do it all” I will be the first person to tell you that I am not a housekeeper. I’m not much of a cook either for that matter. But that is a story for another post. {Read More}
How to Water Your Newly Planted Seeds Without Drowning Them
Saturday afternoon I took Turkey outside and we planted zucchini, sunflowers, watermelons and carrots. I’m hoping to plant another round mid April and mid May to have continuous produce for the summer. I decided to use containers so I could bring them inside just in case of a late freeze. (I know this is Texas, but being our first year here I’d rather err on the side of caution). I have been eyeing a small hill (ok small roll) on {Read More}
From the Mouths of Babes pt. 3
“There’s Carolion Mom!” (looking at a picture of an old friend’s daughter named Caroline) “I have freckles” (looking at the bumps on either side of his chest) Me: “Do you want some more polynesian sauce for your chicken nuggets?” Turkey: “I like Paula Deen’ses sauce Mama!” (yes Deen’ses) Oh, that boy and his cooking! Me: “Where are your glasses, bud?” Turkey: “I don’t have no idea, Mama.“ Me: “Are you kidding me?” Turkey: “No, I’m just being facetious“ He ate {Read More}
If You Give a Baby a Box
I realized while we were on vacation last week that it’s been 2 months since I last posted about the kids. Here are a few pics that I’ve been saving for a while. Hope they’re worth a few giggles to brighten your day. If you give a baby a box She’ll play for hours If you give a baby a bow She’ll munch as if it’s her lunch. If you take the baby’s picture Her brother will want one too. {Read More}
3 yr old Night Waking
Does anyone have any suggestions for night waking? Turkey has started getting up in the middle of the night recently. It started at Nana’s house so we thought it might be that he didn’t want to miss any play time with her. Then it carried over to his MeMee and Pa’s house. He says he hears things. We live in an apartment complex for goodness sakes- he should be used to hearing anything and everything. We’ve been home 4 nights {Read More}