They won't be little forever

I'm just starting to understand what people mean when they say to enjoy your little ones because they won't be little forever. Because, I mean, sometimes it sure seems never ending. But lately I have been amazed at how big my kids have gotten. It really does seem like just yesterday that little J was born, that H had NO hair, and that T was just starting school. So, although often the days seem looooong and repetitive, and looooong and repetitive, I am trying to enjoy the present, because when its gone I know I'll miss it.

You Know You're a Parent When . . .

You open your eyes in the morning to a face inches away from your own. I still wake up with a start some mornings.

You lay on the ground and you instantly become a human jungle gym.

You get random hugs and kisses throughout the day "just because."

Summer means more work instead of a break.

You find yourself returning from a date at 8:30 instead of leaving for one.

The word "Mom" becomes both your favorite word and your least favorite word.

You've ever unplugged the phone during nap time.

HAPPY EASTER 2010

{a little late is better than never}

{ODDS AND ENDS}

T had a baseball game yesterday, so in honor of Easter, he decided to lay an egg. {Ha ha}

Bad joke, I know. But it's fun to watch him as he gets older learn new things, be challenged, and rise to the occasion. As he has little victories: throwing the runner out in baseball, running into home, or even scoring well on a test, I can see his confidence grow. And hopefully that will help him have the courage to conquer bigger things.

Or maybe he just likes baseball.

And I like having matching aprons with my little girl. Cheesy? Absolutely, but it makes cooking with her just that much more fun.

And J is such a sweetie. Seriously, try to not be happy looking at that face. I dare you.

Big brother couldn't resist either . . .

Perfect Brownies

I made my "perfect" brownies, and they were everything I expected and more.

As Seen on TV

I made my very first "As Seen on TV" purchase today. I was at the grocery store and found "the perfect brownie pan."

Call me gullible, but I just couldn't pass it up. I have seen it on TV several times, each time thinking, "That would be great!"

Tim is a "corner lover" and will always take those pieces first, so having every piece be a corner piece sounds ideal. And me, I really like seeing all those pieces perfectly squared and all exactly the same size. (Can you see some OCD tendencies here?)

Right now it's sitting in the box on my counter, and every time I walk by I get a little smile on my face. I know what we'll be having for desert tonight.

I can't wait to try it!!

Keeping Busy

So, I finally decided to replace the queen-sized bed in Hannah's room for a twin bed to give her some more space to play in her room. Tim and I were looking online for beds we liked and found this one at Pottery Barn Kids:

I love the furniture and decorations at Pottery Barn, but they are nearly always overpriced. The bed at Pottery Barn is about $550 plus tax and shipping. I wasn't willing to pay that much, but I thought it would be fun to try to make one.

I spent just under $100, and here is the result:

Although it's not quite as cute as the original, I like the result!