Monthly Archives: September 2012

Tale of the Tapeworm

It seems as if every other day my appetite can only be described as “disgusting.”  Not so much because of what I find myself eating, although I guess spaghetti for breakfast is a bit odd, but the quantity.  I could … Continue reading

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Deep Face Nine

My regulars know we’ve been seeing a speech therapist weekly for a while now.  I usually sit during the sessions and observe, wanting to absorb whatever it is I can but not get in the way.  Her vocab rocks now.  … Continue reading

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Monkey See, Monkey Two

At last, I’m getting around to posting about Stella’s second birthday party.  I was so lucky that Will’s parents agreed to host it at their house.  His mom’s family mostly lives all along one road about 15 minutes outside of … Continue reading

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The Throw Must Go On

This past weekend was just buck-wild, as they say.  I knew it would be.  We had Stella’s party, which I managed to get myself all worked up about despite the fact that it wasn’t even at my house.  We were … Continue reading

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I Feel Kitty

Maybe because today on her second birthday, I’m feeling a bit sentimental: Over a year ago, I found this adorable 4 piece set of PJs at Carter’s.  I bought them because they were a good price and they weren’t oozing … Continue reading

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Red(neck) Dawn

My kid’s shoes don’t fit.  Well, at least her sandals don’t.  She has transitioned from a toddler 7 to an 8.  The problem?  All of her summer shoes are 7s.  We have some closed, fall/winter shoes in 8, but no … Continue reading

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Feet Dreams

Our nighttime wanderings continue.  I’ve made more of an effort to keep Stella in her room at night, as I’m hoping if she gets used to sleeping in there, she’ll eventually be happy and comfortable sleeping there.  That’s my story … Continue reading

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There Will Be Blog (and Blood)

I interrupt the regularly-scheduled blog for…..uh, this: While on the way to the beach recently, Will started picking at a rather benign-looking bo-bo on his thigh.  It really was just a run of the mill ingrown hair or something.  Then … Continue reading

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Arch Hare

As with anything, traveling with a small child cannot be taken lightly.  There is considerable planning and strategizing which must occur before the journey begins.  Anytime we go anywhere, I’m in charge of packing.  That goes without saying.  You have … Continue reading

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Who’s on Birth?

I’ve mentioned before that all of our birthdays are close together.  This new kid will be unique as the only non-September member of the family.  I honestly kind of tried and hoped that it would join us, but my ovaries … Continue reading

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