I like to call this post a collection of my weekend of rest in the mountains of NC. – — – Admiring Cara’s ability to toss a scarf over her shoulder. Being grateful that Cara’s mom fixed us brownies and was just one of the girls this weekend. Diet orange Crush.  Need I say more? [...]

It’s late Sunday evening and I’m in bed, propped up against the wall.  I’m not above telling you that I’m sleeping in the fab five’s room tonight, due to the following reasons: none of them are here tonight, so I have the bed to myself; their bed is more comfortable than mine and, lastly, what [...]

I knew that August was going to be crazy, but I had no idea just how crazy it would be! In addition to work and the girls’ birthdays and such, we’ve had the start of school, of course. My goal is to be there for as many of the girls’ moments as possible, which means [...]

I have a lot to write about, but I’m kind of uninspired to write about anything but the girls. Ryan is still out of town, which means I am still playing pretend caregiver to Angelina, Juliana and Olivia. I say “pretend caregiver” because I just can’t take myself seriously, mainly because I have no idea [...]

One of my sweet college girls (who gave me permission to tell this story) recently ended her dating relationship. I knew she was having a hard time with it, so I texted her to ask if she’d want to meet me in the campus dining hall (I work on their college campus) for a little [...]

As you know from my post early yesterday morning, MacKenzie turned nine years old yesterday! I told you last week that her birthday was last week, because I had my weeks confused. I woke up one morning, thinking it was a week later and actually tried to show up at a meeting that wasn’t, actually, [...]

This past Sunday afternoon, we celebrated Miss Juliana turning four years old with a little visit from our friend, Cookie Monster! I had a couple of ideas for different themes for JuJu’s party, but once I saw this cake, I knew there was no going back. Cookie Monster, it was! I went with the whole [...]

Oh, MacKenzie — it is your BIRTHDAY! You are nine years old today and I just don’t think I’m going to allow it. In fact, I’ve decided you have to start going backwards. Next year, you’re eight.  Then, seven.  You can’t grow up! But growing up you are; I see little glimpses of it all [...]

Oh, internet, I just had the best of weekends. I had three of the fab five, so my weekend was full of all things pink… and blue, too! That’s right — earlier today (Sunday), we celebrated Juliana’s fourth birthday with a cookie monster party in my house! I’ll have full party details soon, after I [...]

… Juliana and Olivia, telling me everything that happened at daycare today, otherwise known as Friday evening bliss. – — – On the agenda for this weekend: finishing a ten page freelance writing job celebrating Cate’s birthday celebrating Juliana’s birthday playing with the girls indoors (it’s hot!) and, of course, sleeping in. – — – [...]