…and I was born without wisdom teeth. (Shut Up) Tomorrow at the ass crack of dawn we’re getting up to drive from Portland to the Bay Area. With stops it is about 13 hours. I …

Whoa, I leave town and instantly go all Admiral Stockdale on my blog. I guess this answers the question about how much mental energy is required to take 3 boys and a husband on a …

Last night Chip started counting in Spanish. Not a huge surprise since all his teachers speak Spanish, but I think he just possibly is unclear on the concept. It went like this: “UNO, DOS, TRES, …

Update: Invites are long gone.
Hey folks, I’ve got a few Blogads invitations to share. Blogads is a decent way to earn a small income from your blogging, but the only way to sign up is …

I am thankful for our advent calendar. “Mommy, is it Cristmas??” “Look at the calendar, honey.” Now they just blame the calendar and not me.
I am currently trying to finish up the blasted Christmas stockings. …

Thank you to everyone who has participated in the giveaways and contests I’ve had over the past month or two. I’m done for the year, but never fear, there will be more in 2007. Previous …

I’ve been trying to imagine what people see when they first come across this blog. That is always a good thing to do, but right now I’m getting a bunch of new folks stopping by …

What else, Mike and Robbie loved peeing outdoors.

I was poking around some school supply sites looking for a table and chairs for the boys for Christmas when I stumbled on something called a Toddler Table. It sounded like just what I needed.

Good …

In October I applied to join the 9Rules network. It is a very cool place, but I just applied on a lark. You know, so I wouldn’t be disappointed when I didn’t get in.
But today …

Hey folks, don’t forget bout my cool little contest. And also, since I failed to notice that it was ending on the weekend — and what about people who don’t read blogs on the weekend?? …

Jay and his family live in Seattle and they have lost power in the huge storm. It sounds like they have electric heat since MetroDad says they could really use some firewood. If you are …

All I could think about when I was flipping through this book was how hilarious the outtakes must have been! Everything from your classic golfball in the nuts, to public skateboarding disasters.
Your task, should you …

As we were waiting for Chip’s cataract surgery to get started he went ballistic when I put the hospital gown on him. To be fair, I wouldn’t have been happy either — it was really …

Robbie was being cranky and stomping around the house. He was looking for words to express the pissed-offness he felt all the way down to the corners of his soul. So he busts out with …

Chip is pissed as hell that he’s got this freaking huge thing taped over his eye, but with a dose of Benadryl he becomes less concerned about it ;) The surgery lasted about 1.5 hours …

I’m going to be running around a lot today and (gasp) not around my computer much. So I thought I’d leave you with this photo.

I remember this book from when my sisters were kids. It is so sweet, and of course today it makes me cry. I’m such a feeb ;)

OK, I’ll admit it, I’m kind of cranky and stressed out today, but this made me laugh so hard I couldn’t breathe. Thanks Karrie, just what I needed!

In the spirit of flipping completeley the freak out over Chip’s cataract surgery tomorrow, I have compiled a list of “Pros” for me to remember.

He’ll be able to see out of his right eye. (OK, …

Chip’s cataract surgery is this Wednesday morning and it is starting to feel more real to me. I know that in the grand scheme of things it is no big deal, but still it is …

Today’s contest prize is a handy book for doing preschool at home. The first person to leave a comment on this post wins the 30 Minute Preschool workbook I reviewed a few weeks ago.
If you’re …

We got our Christmas tree today and after I put the lights on I let the boys have at it. Let’s just say that there’s no chance of it blowing away in a windstorm what …

For those of you bashing your head against your monitor and crying “OH MY GOD WILL SHE SHUT UP ABOUT THE GIVEAWAYS!” never fear — I’m almost out of loot ;) For the rest of …

The clock struck, um 4:45 PST, and down he dive, Hickory Dickory contest!
The first person to leave a comment on this post wins the Hickory Dickory Dock puppet book I reviewed a few weeks ago. …

One person’s trainwreck is another’s treasure.

There was an unusual pink-striped sky this morning and you could tell something was different just from the light coming in through the curtains. Of course, my first thought was “crap, what blew up?” Thankfully, …

Yep, it’s another contest! The first person to leave a comment on this post wins a box of Matisse & Jack’s Trailblaze Energy Bar Mix in the Cranberry & Walnut flavor. I reviewed them recently …

Please read today’s wonderful post over at The Naked Ovary. I’ve harped on you all enough about adoption language and now it’s Karen’s turn. She brought her daughter home from China recently and has been …

Another contest for you! The first person to leave a comment on this post wins the Rainbow Duck book I reviewed a few weeks ago. And I’ve set this post to go out in the …