Old Fashioned Popsicle Pop-Ups
“You know little Woo’s, this ‘I’m bored’ bit, is getting old.” I say to a crowd of children who are blatantly ignoring me.”How in the world can you be bored? You have…
Sleepin’ Like a Log
I know it’s rough, being the 4th born out of four. Nobody ever said it would be easy. Well, with fairy princesses running around, people screaming at the top of…
100% Whole Wheat and Flax Seed Tortillas
Has somebody ever told you something, that sprang from their lips, drifted through the air, and just smack dab slapped you in the face like a sack of potatoes?I mean…
Peach Mojito
The house is clean. Did you hear me?THE HOUSE IS CLEAN!!!!Well . . . . .except for those papers that were crammed into the armoire. . . .and the bills…
Mosquitoes Suck
Phoebe was bit by a mosquito. Bella danced and sang. Soledad was oblivious. Shelbi cried. I freaked. Warwick called the doctor.
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
I’m speechless. Utterly mute. Shocked, silent and completely dazed. My tongue has been tied, and my voice is less than it once was. The words are not coming, because I…
Carrot Muffins
Because the baby is quickly turning into a toddler and wants only grown-up food.Because yesterday I just realized that Soledad’s nail is coming off. All the way off.Because Bella is a…
A New Surprise Everyday
Sometimes I look at my children, and think, wait a minute. . . .who are you?Today, the answer to that question was Shelbi, age 9, Culinary Chef Extraordinaire.That darling, strong…
Quick Turkey Meatball Sub Sandwich (Sibling Shenanigans and the Gift of the Smarty Pants)
In our house, we have a very special shirt. It was worn by the cutest little boy in the world. A portrait was painted of him while he was…
Gosh Durn Kids
That older kid isn’t cocky, is she? And that one in pink, doesn’t even look like she broke a sweat. Sheessshhhhh. Another great idea, that backfired. Yesterday, I told…