Category: Motherhood

Last weekend, the boys and I collected a plethora of pinecones from around our neighborhood. Many of them we used for decorating packages, but some we set aside for a different project: sparkly pinecone ornaments! It was only moderately messy, easy, and perfect for age 3 and up. Here’s what you’ll need: Several pinecones (dry) … Continue reading “DIY Fun: Sparkly Pinecone Ornaments”

Despite (or maybe because of?) a hitch early in the weekend (literally 30 minutes after Andrew left for the airport I found myself stranded in the parking lot of Winslow’s Home with a car that wouldn’t start and a couple of boys who needed to be dropped off at preschool in 10 minutes)… the boys … Continue reading “Weekend Shenanigans”

… Because we just took our annual Christmas card picture, and man oh man is it a good one (at least I think so)! And no, I won’t be giving any hints. You’ll just have to wait… but here is last year’s card, and the year before that (I was newly pregnant with Emil in … Continue reading “Get Ready…”

A couple days ago, I decided to surprise Milo and Oliver with some simple holiday cheer. So… while they were at preschool, I set up a mini Christmas tree in their room. I did have a little helper, of course. They were so excited when they saw it, but even more excited that night when … Continue reading “Little Surprises”

After the cool calm and collected edition of Thanksgiving this year, Andrew’s mom, stepdad, and little brother and sister came to visit us in order to ramp us up again! It was a fun-filled weekend that got me in the holiday spirit fast! The weather was cold enough on Saturday night to have a fire, … Continue reading “After Thanksgiving…”