Where Does This Stuff Come From?!?

Posted on June 30, 2008 - Filed Under Mom Stuff | 1 Comment

It´s crazy, the things that come out of your mouth when you become a parent. A few examples from our house this past weekend:
“Feet don´t go in the popcorn.”
“Suffocating your brother is NOT ok!”
“Careful, don´t fall out the window.”
“Cornflakes don´t belong in your nose.”
“Cornflakes don´t belong in your ear.”
“They don´t belong in your brother´s nose [...]

Dante´s New Obsession

Posted on June 28, 2008 - Filed Under Kids | 2 Comments

Up until very recently, Dante has had no particular interest in life. Dorian was obsessed with cars and anything automotive since he was born, practically, so it always struck us as odd that Dante didn´t seem to fixate on anything in particular.
That has changed.

He very recently discovered soccer and now spends about two or three [...]

Why We Have Mice

Posted on June 26, 2008 - Filed Under Food | Leave a Comment

Aren´t these the coolest cracker packets ever? Dorian thought they were chocolate when he saw them.

After having eaten about five packets between them, the boys got bored of crackers. I´m pretty sure this is why we have mice . . . they must think they´ve reached the Promised Land!

NINE Hours!

Posted on June 26, 2008 - Filed Under Mom Stuff | 1 Comment

Of sleep, that is. We went out for a walk to tire the boys out yesterday and it wore us all out! By 8:30, I couldn´t keep my eyes open anymore and since both boys had crashed early (Dante in his crib, yay!), I headed to bed.
And slept the whole night through.
Amazing! [...]

Two Kids, Two Wake Up Calls, One Night

Posted on June 25, 2008 - Filed Under Kids | 1 Comment

It´s a miracle. Dante not only slept in his crib last night . . . he did it without waking up all night! In fact, he woke up just ONCE!!! That´s amazing! And, to top it off, Dorian also woke up just once. Dorian has been doing very well with sleeping through the night or [...]

How to Get Off Your Duff and Clean Your House

Posted on June 25, 2008 - Filed Under Personal | 1 Comment

I am definitely not the world´s best housekeeper, anyone who knows me and who has stopped by unexpectedly (or even not-so-unexpectedly unfortunately) will be able to tell you this. However, I happen to have chosen the perfect mate . . . a man who loves to clean. So we balance each other out quite well, [...]

Fun Flickr Meme

Posted on June 24, 2008 - Filed Under Fun | Leave a Comment

I need a bit of fun after the past few days, so I jumped in with this Flickr meme I found on Creative Kismet.

1. genesis, 2. SmartiEz, 3. .a glimpse into our day., 4. wham:a different corner, 5. *new* Jensen Ackles Photo, 6. Picasa on Eee, 7. Picasa on Eee, 8. Mudslide Pie from Perry’s [...]

It Never Ends . . . More Teething!

Posted on June 23, 2008 - Filed Under Kids | 5 Comments

Dante is having a pretty rough week . . . which means we are ALL having a rough week. First he had an ear infection. Then he had the flu with fever and vomiting. Along with a zillion flea bites, which he had a nasty allergic reaction to.

And now, well, now he´s teething again! [...]

Sick Sick Baby

Posted on June 21, 2008 - Filed Under Kids | 1 Comment

Yesterday Dante looked like this:

He had a nasty fever that just wouldn´t go down and I have never seen such a miserable little boy. He couldn´t keep anything down and he was just so sad and unhappy. Thankfully he is feeling way better today and is running around and getting into trouble like normal. [...]

The Mouse That Got Away

Posted on June 21, 2008 - Filed Under Guatemala | 2 Comments

We have a mouse. He started by getting into the garbage outside and then he ventured in under the front door and would hide behind the couch for a few seconds before running back outside. Then his excursions became longer and he started going all the way to the stove or television. That´s when we [...]

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