I’ve come to an important decision. And set a date. And that date is tomorrow: May 1st. Loud Voice of God from Above: Tomorrow IS (dun dun DUN), Operation Bye-Bye Nigh-Nigh II. Our little Natesy Cakes has enjoyed his pacifier habit long enough. He’s two ‘n change, he speaks quite…
So I’m trying out a new blog name. Sucking it in and squeezing into it. Checking it out in the mirror from behind… it’s growing on me. My original name, Jake: A Mom’s Opinion, was inspired by a regular column in Glamour magazine called Jake: A Man’s Opinion. But I…
This morning Jacob dictated his first written work to me. He wants me to print it out for his “My Animals’ Book.” Little Bonnie lost his friends and couldn’t find them. And then he found colors. And then he found them. And then they played more hide and seek. And…
Tonight I got a voicemail on my cell phone during dinner. I proceeded to listen to it and it was Wells Fargo leaving me a message without, of course, explaining the purpose of the call. Usually I do not fall for this type of telesales tactic, but then the voice…
On Sunday James made the somewhat rash decision that it’s time to put down the bunk bed ladder. He had some kind of theory that we’d put the ladder down for 6 months, chaperone the boys for a period of time, and then gradually transition Jake to the top bunk…
One of my favorite books to read at night is How do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? by Jane Yolen. It’s got great 50’s inspired artwork, catchy rhyming lyrics, and it masquerades as a “big” book for those preschoolers seeking to eek out the latest bedtime possible. Yet, it’s a nice brisk…
I’m having a hard time understanding how such a significant percentage of the world’s population refutes the concept of evolution. One morning at my house and the distinct link between humans and monkeys is beyond question. An infinitesimal mental leap. Plus, last week at work, a VP accidentally wrote an…
Somehow a thirty minute swim lesson on Saturdays has become the only thing we’re able to accomplish during the first half of our weekend. There’s something about 11:30am that means we spend the entire morning getting ready to get in the pool, 30 minutes in the pool, and then the…
Our front lawn is currently experiencing a bit of a crisis, and I’m pretty sure I know why. It’s become a jungle of dandelions. Or should I say… dandelilons? I hope he’s wishing for new landscaping.
Speaking of Dr. Antsy, I was recently reminded of a conversation I had with Jacob months and months ago. We were laying in the bottom bunk and I was trying to give him advice of some kind or another (I have no idea about what… I’m hoping to get through…