|
|||||
|
As the snow started melting a few weeks ago we noticed our tiny backyard looked rather different. We put grass in a couple of years ago, and last fall it looked just fine. Now, it looks like this: This, my friends, is the work of a vole, a hamster/mouse-like rodent that burrows and . . . → Read More: The fun never stops around here Internet, I have a confession to make: I am socially inept. Ok, that’s too strong of a statement. I am not socially inept. I get along just fine with people and can hold my own when necessary. I guess the better term is that I am shy. But sometimes that makes me feel socially . . . → Read More: Confession There are a lot of words you could use to describe my husband: Competitive. Sentimental. Hard-working. Athletic. Fun. Soft-spoken. CARNIVORE. And not just as in “oh sure, a little grilled chicken would be nice.” I mean carnivore as in, “give me the biggest slab of prime rib you’ve got- and RARE!” We’re talking about . . . → Read More: Taming the beast I have to admit that this last week I felt like supermom. Not to toot my own horn or anything (TOOT TOOT!), but this is a breakthrough for me. Look what I managed to do: I know it doesn’t look like much in the picture, but I now have THREE meals made from . . . → Read More: Speaking of superheros… This is Batman. He lives in a flower vase. He belongs to one of the little neighbor boys. We are taking care of this bad boy while the family is out of town. Batman the Fish. How cute is that? Sometimes motherhood is just a big punch in the gut. You carry the baby inside you for 9 months. You’re exhausted, sick, misshapen, and swollen. You lovingly note every kick and turn and anticipate the day the discomfort will all pay off. You endure pain and stitches and sleepless night after sleepless night. You . . . → Read More: Sucker punched As I am in this pursuit to be more miserly and save some money, I’ve realized how clueless I am. One of the Eleven Miserly Guidelines outlined in the book I am reading is to make and freeze several meals at one time. This reduces costs because a) you can buy food in bulk . . . → Read More: Starting from scratch |
  
|
||||
|
Copyright © 2012 Mommy By The Book - All Rights Reserved |
|||||
