When I told Kaylee she wasn't old enough to stay home by herself, she said, "I'm double digits too, you know! Grace spent a whole day writing out tickets for people in our family. Mine said "Ticket for being too nice. 2 more nice tickets and ... [ Read More ]
Things Heard Around my House: September 2017
"I have the sacred power of whistling. Do you have it too, mom?" Kaylee asked me. Guess what? Turns out that I have that sacred power too! "I don't want to live in a world without bagels or toast or cream cheese or butter." Grace said one ... [ Read More ]
Things Heard Around my House: Summer 2017
"That place is a miracle worker!" Grace exclaimed as we left Dave and Busters, a game/ restaurant type place in the mall. "How?" Joshua asked her. "Well, on the way there, my stomach hurt, but when we got inside I felt all better!" She ... [ Read More ]
Things Heard Around my House: May 2017
Grace warned, "Don't smell my shoes. They smell like TERROR!" Another day she said, "Let's make a fruit salad! All fruit, no salad." "Dear Lord," Gracie prayed. "Please help mommy's tummy to stop hurting tonight, or tomorrow, ... [ Read More ]
Things Heard Around my House: April 2017
"I'm mentally allergic to that." Joshua came up with the amazing idea to be "mentally allergic" to certain foods. Originally, he tried saying he was "allergic" to dinner, but I shot that down really quickly. You can't be allergic to something you've ... [ Read More ]
Things Heard Around my House: February & March 2017
After watching a video on FaceBook about hugs being good for your health, Kaylee and I have been snuggling a lot more. K: My friends only give me quick hugs, but I really want long hugs like this: she squeezes me Me: Well, it’s important to be ... [ Read More ]