Author: Cindy

On the way to the dentist last Monday, Ricky and Billy were having a discussion in the backseat. Ricky – “Hey, Billy, I know a joke.  What kind of cake do you make with a pan?” Billy – “I know, a pancake.” Ricky – (whisper) “No, Billy, say ‘I don’t know.’ What kind of a […]

My boys are readers.  I love it. I’ve been reading chapter books to the older boys for about a year now.  Sometimes I’ll read during the day if we are really into a book, but usually our reading is at bedtime. We are currently loving the Liza, Bill, and Jed Mysteries by Peggy Parish.  There […]

Some of Rusty’s latest sayings: “Right now!”  –  As hard as it is for me to admit, my 2 year old does forget to say please.  “Momma, open this gate right now!”  “Momma, milk!  Right now!”  “Momma, Tommy crying!  Right now!”  I’m pleading innocence and claiming Kevin taught him that phrase. “Oh, okay.  Right.” – […]

I may be stoned for saying this, but … I don’t really like s’mores.  Even camping.  They don’t taste nearly good enough for the mess. This isn’t new.  Even as a kid I wasn’t big on them.  I do, however, enjoy roasting marshmallows – especially if someone else will eat them after I start them […]

Tommy is walking.  I am still trying to catch a good picture of it though.  He walks with both arms up and hands spread … waddle, waddle, waddle, plop. It is so fun to watch him get more and more brave each day.  Sunday night he was so busy practicing his walking in his crib […]