So Saturday was pretty awesome. Rob had to work, so I was expecting him to be gone all day. The kids woke me up around, oh, 10 AM, maybe? We had breakfast, and then we were relaxing for a little... Read more →

That title doesn't sound very promising, does it? Oh, well, here we go. Visit Sunday Stealing if you're playing along! 1. Make a list of 5 things you can see without getting up. My double-pointed knitting needles The new laminator... Read more →

So much for not knowing why I'll need my new Scotch laminator! I found this site last night, and I decided I'll be making some sort of alphabet strip for Sophia with the Britto letters we create. Chloë and Jack... Read more →

We moms hate to see this sort of thing, don't we?? Rob came home from a short stint at work this morning to find that the kids had left their unfinished bowls of cereal on the table, so of course... Read more →

...but the bread, it's not my friend. After all the homemade bread I put away this past week (and the apple-raisin cream cheese too, I'm sure), I gained FOUR POUNDS over last week! Four pounds!!! Do you know how much... Read more →

Link up with Crazy Sam if you're playing along today! 1. Have you ever had to confess something to a lover or friend? Sure have, but as long as you're not asking me what it was, I'm not gonna tell... Read more →

Be sure and link up with Mrs. 4444 if you're fragmentin' today! ☼ All three of my kids have now lost their new glasses. I think they got them about a month ago. So... awesome! Especially for Chloë, who is... Read more →

Visit Kailani for more Aloha Frida fun today! My question for you this week is: What's your favorite vegetable, and how do you like it prepared? I have several faves, including corn, cucumbers, broccoli, and carrots... I like them cooked... Read more →

What's Your Love Style? You are finished! You are undoubtedly Fire Your element is Fire: You are bold, ambitious, and honest. Few can make an entrance -- or leave an impression -- like you can. Famous Fires: Wonder Woman, James... Read more →

Welp, I've just finished knitting the body of "Sophia's" sweater. It's been a long but fun and interesting knit. Looks all right, right? Wrong. Major problems!! Do you see what I see? Everything was going along swimmingly - no mistakes,... Read more →

We haven't done this in a while, but I spent some quality time Sunday with my coupons and deal blogs, and more time going over the deals this morning, so I thought I'd actually go out and see what I... Read more →

From Jack's ultrasound report: "Procedure: US, SCROTUM & CONTENTS" I'm so immature. Fin. Read more →

So as we went about our day today (Monday), I kept studying Jack's little face. It looked a little 'off' to me; something just wasn't right. I don't know if you can tell in this picture, but it finally dawned... Read more →

Link up with Bud if you're playing along today! 1) What's your middle name? Ann. I hate it. 2) How old are you? 33 3) Where are you from? Are you living there right now? I'm from New York. I... Read more →

On Thursday afternoon, I took Jack back to see Dr. A (whose name you can plainly see there on his uniform) to have his ears checked again. And yes, Doc is approximately 14 years old. I called him Doogie once... Read more →

Click here to link up with Samantha if you're playing along today! 1. When was the last time that you felt your world got turned upside down? In February, 2009. Hubs and I were having some trouble, but we're all... Read more →

Link up with Kailani if you're playing along today! My question for you this week is: Do you garden? If so, can you share a good gardening tip with me? I have a black thumb, but we're going to attempt... Read more →

Or should I say "Burpee 'n' Britto"? Anyway, here's what I'm talkin' 'bout: I happened across this luggage collection at Heys USA via OK! Magazine. (Why I get that magazine, I don't know, but it was free, so hey. And... Read more →

Okay, but don't say I didn't warn you: My camera sucks, so that's the best picture I could get of my torn-off, battered pinky nail. I pulled off the band-aid this morning to have a look at the situation, and... Read more →

So, excuse any weird caps in my typing. I shaved off another nail yesterday! This time it's my pinky, and I REALLY hacked it off but good this time. I cried and wailed aND sobbed; it hurt a ton. And... Read more →