Category: Motherhood

Lately, I’ve been really restless. Perhaps in anticipation of the seasons changing, new schedules and routines to follow and figure out, or perhaps just because I have a restless eye that wanders to things unfinished, or in this case, things that didn’t look right to me. So I’ve been painting stuff. The kids’ play table … Continue reading “Stuff Around Here”

Last weekend we were stuck inside for a couple of days because of some much-needed rain. And out of fear that something (or someone) would be broken, I pulled together the old indoor obstacle course plan and the rest of the afternoon was a piece of cake! All you need is your imagination and some … Continue reading “DIY Fun: Indoor Obstacle Course”

Milo’s birthday wraps up this month of cake for us! Though the City Museum was closed yesterday, Andrew plans to take Milo and Oliver there Thursday morning since it was the only thing Milo really wanted to do for his big day. He handled the disappointment so well, though. Also? Milo graciously offered to share … Continue reading “Scenes from a Birthday”

Five years ago, this beautiful boy made me a mama. And suddenly, five seems like such a big number. I think I said the same thing about four last year. Milo. Oh, my Milo! What five is to Milo: Going full-force all day every day. Getting frustrated because he wants to read but doesn’t like … Continue reading “Happy 5th Birthday, Milo!”

We are in the middle of Missouri’s worst drought in 30 years, despite how it looks in some of the lush suburban lawns in our neighborhood. But trust me, it is bad. All three of our sycamore trees shed nearly 75% of their leaves in July and we were left with what looked like early … Continue reading “Puddle Jumpin’”