Cupcakes and Commentary

It had been about three evenings since we had the chance to take Super A outside. When her boys where young my Aunt Lisa used to say that sometimes they needed to “just go outside and run”. A boy who has not had the chance to go outside and run will break things in your [...]

“I tired tree…Shhhh.” (What Super A says when he’s sleepy) “SMASH IT!” (What Super A says when he finds a bug) “I sad…need pass (pacifier)” “I hide, you find me…10, 9, 6, 3, 2, 1!”

For most people Monday is the start of another work week. However in our life Monday is the end of my weekend and my work week (in the fall and spring) starts on Tuesday. I try to make one complete, planned out meal a week and for some reason that usually falls on Monday. In [...]

I have been so pleased with the story time program at one of our local library branches. I was disappointed that we didn’t start going earlier this summer because Super A has enjoyed it so much! We are now on a break until September and I’m wondering what we are going to fill our Thursday [...]

I think my basil is suffering from heat exhaustion. Unlike the basil the tomato plants appear to be flourishing in the 100 degree weather.. Although the top of the small tomato plant appears to be getting out of control…kind of like Super A’s hair after he twirls it.

After nap time is over and snack time is completed, Super A loves to sit in the afternoon and build with his mega blocks and watch “Down Home with the Neelys”. I wish the Neelys could convince Super A to eat some of the tasty vegetable dishes they make on the show! I highly recommend [...]

Can it be that Super A is three months away from two?? Well here is an update of what is going on in Super A’s world… Super A is about 35 inches now and around 26.5 lbs. I’m having trouble finding shorts that are the right length, but don’t fall off of him as he [...]

Part of the reason that I haven’t posted lately is that whenever I try to take pictures of the garden (let alone pick a vegetable) it’s crazy bug world out there. If there isn’t a bee swarming close to my head, there’s a flurry of gnats, flies, etc. to torment me. However, today I decided [...]

Please take a moment to notice that the two dogs are looking at me while Super A ignores me for cartoons. No the dogs were not coached. HA!