Trying to “Catch” Us Some Spring

We’ve caught a lot of colds this year.  Now it’s time to catch some SPRING!  (Thanks to our new fishing poles from “Helicopter Gramma and Grandpa”! That’s what they call Brad’s parents because they bought them toy helicopters when they were little.) Sunshine, we can’t wait to see you peak through. Grass, we know there’s …

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Doing the Potty Dance – Questions and Answers on Potty Training with Dr. Gwenn

A year ago, I was collecting potties and prepping for one of the most intense weeks of my life.  I planned on blogging a lot of it, you know, things I learned along the way, funny stories, pleas for advice and encouragement… I posted a few video diaries along the way. But then it was …

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4 Years. 2 Weeks.

  We’re two weeks into being FOUR already, and I’m already quite fond of it. I love how their personalities are shining more than ever. They are confident (sometimes even cocky) little beings. I love that they use little intelligent phrases like “Well, actually” and “I’m sure”. I love that their sense of humors seem …

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Fun For a Buck: Building A Fort Inside With Sheets

What kid doesn’t love making a fort out of furniture and sheets?  With just a few linens from the linen closet and a little furniture rearranging, you can create a secret hideaway for little imaginations. When I was little my mom used to put a sheet over our folding table, which became my little “house” …

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A Singing Valentine – I Love You A Bushel and A Peck

How better to wish you all a Happy Valentine’s Day than a singing Valentine from your favorite barbershop quartet?  Here’s their little version of “I Love You A Bushel And A Peck” (VeggieTales Style): We LOVE you a Bushel and a Peck – Bet Your Pretty Neck We Do! PS The outpouring of your hearts …

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If You Give Sick Kids a Cupcake…

(A new take on If You Give a Cat a Cupcake) If You Give Sick Kids A Cupcake {on their Birthday} they’ll want to blow out the candle… Blowing out the candle will make them smile and forget about being sick for a short while… Smiling will lead to laughter… They’ll need some silliness to …

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The Year of The 4: Isaac Edward

We’ve almost made it to the end, My Friends!  The end of Birthday Week is near.  But not without a party and recaps for next week, of course! Speaking of LAUGHTER – Isaac is the source of much laughter in our home.  In fact, his name means laughter and it suits him so well.  Isaac …

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The Year Of The 4: Clark Thomas

An Ice Storm. A Yucky Illness. An emotional embrace from YOU. What a birthday to remember! The boys asked if it was still their birthday and I said “No.”, which was followed by objecting hysteria.  Henry shouted out, “Well, it’s STILL BIRTHDAY WEEK!” Sooooo the celebration continues! Today we celebrate: CLARK Clark is full of …

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