Without markers…. I wouldn’t be able to cook because a toddler would be yanking on my pants Without markers…I wouldn’t be able to use the bathroom – a toddler would be splashing in the bowl Without markers…I could never answer the phone – a toddler would be yapping along with me. (Not that the grandparents or aunts could mind; the bank lady is another story). … Continue reading Without Markers…

Have I mentioned how much Claire loves to play “piggies?” Driving around I’ll hear her in the backseat : <> ‘dis ‘dis ‘dis wee wee wee wee <> She certainly has the first part of the phrases down. Leave no toe exposed when Claire is around…or face the piggy fiend yourself: Continue reading All the way home…

I was trapped on the recliner with a sleeping baby in my lap so I took the time to “spring clean” the blog. It definitely needed some sprucing up – and a name change. It’s hard to believe how fast the time has flown by…no more baby blog…Claire’s a toddler now! I hope everyone likes the new look! And just in case you weren’t ready … Continue reading Spring Cleaning the Blog

Is laundry truly a chore when you have such a sweet helper? Claire LOVES to help hang out clothes and since it’s so warm and sunny lately I think we’ve only run the dryer once. This week is a bit of a wash though, it’s been raining for days and days. I was running out of indoor play ideas when the basket of dress up … Continue reading Launderer!

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Claire is at a stage where she loves to imitate what Mommy and Daddy are doing. She’s eating with utensils, sweeping, passing me dishes when it’s time to unload the dishwasher…it’s all so sweet! There are a few low shelves that Claire calls her own in our living room bookshelf. I have a bin set up with some shoes, pants and tons of hats. The … Continue reading Dress Up

Ewww! We’re having some major septic issues over here, just to give you an idea my facebook status reads: Regina thinks the water spewing from the septic lid is probably not the best “fountain” for her garden landscape. UGH! Anyhow, I was relieved to notice a post on a friend’s blog this morning. I’m saved! I can handle our mess here and not have to … Continue reading Vegan Cake, Yum!