Category: Holidays

Toddler crafts for crazy people

Oh, hi. Yup, I’m the crazy person who decided it would be a good idea to construct a child-sized Thomas The Tank Engine Halloween costume out of a PAMPERS BOX — and make it WITH MY TWO-YEAR-OLD.   Insane, I know. So you’ll understand why… Continue Reading “Toddler crafts for crazy people”

The best day

Yesterday was my 29th birthday — hmmm, had better update the blog’s sidebar description to reflect that! — and it was pretty darn amazing. It felt like the best birthday I’ve had in ages, and I think that is because of several reasons: I… Continue Reading “The best day”

Then then he was two …

My dearest D, Today, you are two years old. Today, I have to officially stop calling you my “one-year-old wonder.” Today, I look at you and see such a startlingly grown-up little person that I can barely stand it. You are using the potty… Continue Reading “Then then he was two …”

Meet my son … he’s one!

Our son, D, is 23 months old. Actually, he’s one year, 11 months, three weeks, and one day old. But he’s still ONE. I get laughed at a lot lately, when I say things like, “But he’s only ONE!” or “My one-year-old …” People give… Continue Reading “Meet my son … he’s one!”

I love you like a pregnant chick loves tea biscuits

Five years ago today, on Valentine’s Day, Darling Husband (well, then he was Darling Boyfriend) presented me with a diamond engagement ring. Today? Not quite as romantic. The Toddler of Terror kept us up throughout the night screaming — SHRIEKING, actually — and they… Continue Reading “I love you like a pregnant chick loves tea biscuits”