{on a Brighter note}

Some might have seen my last post as way too negative. Well, it mostly was and reflects life as I am in it. Not all days are like that, but that is why I have this blog...to scrapbook our lives - good and bad!

But, on a brighter note...we celebrated my grandpa's 75th birthday this past weekend and that was fun and I have NO pictures. Good grief! It was fun to see him and celebrate his life but even better to see my bloodline from Texas. You see, we have our own secret language where words never even have to be exchanged. And I miss this but until she lives closer, I live for weekend visits where we don't ever get to really talk but instead chase our kids and occasionally get a kitchen chat in. This certain bloodline also has a birthday this week and begins her last year in the 20's.

There were also Big Wheel races down the hill. No pics of that either.

And, Paisley is now crawling and loves to play on her knees. I need time to stand still!

{reality check}

For all you moms out there who like to pretend that you have everything together, we need to chat. We all know that you really don't and it doesn't help you in any way to pretend that everything is peachy. Tell it like it is. Raising kids is tough and most days I don't want to do it anymore. My husband has been getting this text alot lately "I quit!". No pretending coming from this camp...most days I don't even like my kids. Now don't send over child services, my kids are very well taken care of despite my sanity. I'm just saying, please stop pretending that you run a tight ship - that your kids are well behaved all the time, that you always have healthy meals prepared, that your house is organized and spotless, that your favorite time isn't nap time, that you never yell at your kids, never do things you wish you could take back the next minute, always greet your husband with a smile and a kiss...it's not helping anyone.

Now I am off to nap - while the kitchen needs cleaned, laundry folded, dog walked, bed made and toys put away.

{in the nick of time}

Last night, we had some free time and decided to lower Paisley's bed. It was time, we were bored (right!) and we love tearing down baby beds! Well, thank the Lord we did because this is what she did during nap today. And, I only knew this was happening because she was celebrating and I heard her over the monitor. If she would have done this yesterday, well...let's not think about that!

wow! - her mis-matched polka-dots are even worse in a picture!! :)

{flash beagle?}

I think this is a cross between Tinkerbell and Flash Beagle. Let's just say the girl knows how to accessorize. :)

{snakes...an update}

Remember this?

Let's just say, it's not really working as good as someone had planned. :)


I think the birds are thinking that the fake snake might be good for business.

{number SIX}

Paisley girl - you now have ear infection numero 6 since December. That has landed us an appointment with the ENT. You hate oral meds and have become an expert at not taking it. Every time I find a new way to get you to take it, you are always one step ahead of me and waiting to show me that I will fail. Here's hoping you are getting enough in your little body to fight the infection. And, seriously...you now weigh over 19 pounds. We (well mostly mom) can't carry you in your carrier much longer. STOP GROWING! Because soon, very soon, I will have to be disciplining you too, and I don't think I have time! :)

{he sleeps with dolls}

This baby, not the cute big boy, but the weird looking one with nasty hair, naked with a razorback bib - well that baby was mine when I was a wee one. And Brady has taken a liking to it. This is how I found him last night when I went to cover him up for the night. I can't explain why he likes this baby and I certainly can't explain the pj's...I think dad was in charge of wardrobe last night. And this baby used to have a crying box but it has disappeared. :)