Washing Machines

So, remember just a couple of hours ago, how I blogged about digging myself out of a mountain of dirty clothes? Yeah, that’s not happening anytime soon.
I went downstairs to move the load from the washer to the dryer, and it was still full of water. But the cycle was done. Basically, [...]

The Hardest Transition

Let me first assure you that last week’s poll had NOTHING to do with me contemplating a fourth child. Promise! I included three to four because I thought there was a slight chance someone might think that, but seriously doubted that anyone would answer that way. But, I wanted some [...]

When I Grow Up…

One of my favorite conversations to have with the boys is about what they want to be when they grow up. I wish I’d been writing this down over the years, but I do remember some of Luke’s career ambitions from his preschool years.
I totally remember what I my preschool/kindergarten career ambitions were: checkout [...]

Snippets

*We do not have a pet, and I do not foresee us getting one anytime soon.  However, I might be able to live with the ZhuZhu Pet hamster, described by one writer as “like a hamster without the mess and death.”  I like it!  Except, apparently, they’re already hard to find.  Sorry, kids.  Maybe we’ll [...]

On Flu Shots

I am kind of cringing as I write this, because the last thing I want to do is open a big can of worms again.  But…
I am really, truly seeking out opinions about the H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine.  I’m willing to open a can of worms if I think it’s going to lead to fruitful [...]

Is It Just Me?

Or is shopping for older boys’ clothes the worst?
Seriously.
I feel like I can still find some super-cute things for Jack Henry, and even a few for Bennett, but obviously, they’re not the ones I’m doing the bulk of the buying for, since they get hand-me-downs.
Here’s the deal: I like the boys to look cute, but [...]

Friday’s Good Deed :)

Hey blogland…
My SILs Andrea and Heidi have a sweet friend, Neeley, who is helping an aunt of hers win a contest.
Neeley’s mom submitted her sister’s 1970’s wedding picture to a contest on Vera Bradley’s website, and the winner gets to reunite with her bridesmaids in Florida. Her mom entered this contest because her sister’s [...]

This Fireplace is Ugly.

I have a bad attitude about my living room right now…the color is getting on my nerves (it’s been the same color for 4+years; I’ve never loved it, but for some reason, now I can’t stand it).  I hate the window coverings, but we aren’t going to be changing those.  And the fireplace…
I planned to [...]

Ideas? Please Share!

Mandy commented on the WFMW post that she’d like some lunch ideas for her daughter…and I was thinking the same thing!  I want to know what other people send to school with their kids.
Here are some things that will make their way into Luke’s lunchbox, I’m sure:
Peanut butter and jelly or honey sandwich
Turkey/ham and cheese [...]

Today.

My facebook status this morning is:
Nicole Pals Diehl is officially not a fan of today…first day back after a brief vacation and then a long weekend with a family wedding. Laundry, misbehaving children, no food in the house…
What I WANT to do is sort through pictures. There are still about 25 from staycation (that [...]