Toddlers

We’re Leavin’…

... on a jet plane... I'll only be gone for two weeks. Yes, I caved. I've decided to take the kids back to California to spend Halloween with grandparents and friends. And nicer weather than the 40 degree rainy misery that we are currently experiencing......

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Many Ups, A Few Downs

I haven't done an actual update on our life here in a while. Besides being busy with company for the last month, it's very difficult to even assess where I am mentally. Lots of things changing, most obviously and notably the weather. I have a...

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Subway: Done!

We conquered our greatest mission since being here! Yesterday I finally got J and Z on the subway BY MYSELF. I strapped Z on in the baby carrier and we were off. Our destination was Central Park, and we made it there in great time...

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Mission Accomplished

This past week was full of small (even though they felt huge) milestones. Dr. J started school officially on Monday, and while that only actually consisted of fun things to get him and his classmates familiar with the school and each other, it was my...

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My Heart in 12pt Georgia

I'm back from a short hiatus. We spent the weekend on the beach celebrating Father's Day and I have just now gotten my bearings and settled back in to the normal routine. It was an absolutely gorgeous weekend that I will not soon ever forget. I'm...

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Bird’s Nest

I'm obsessed with Birdie's clothes. I have been since the moment I learned that I was having a baby girl, and I went out first thing and bought a tutu. I wish I was kidding. I'm actually not into the saccharine sweet look, the wardrobe...

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A Wing and a Prayer

It's crunch time. No more vacations, no more parties. No more dinners out or new swimsuits (even though the one I have now is SO tattered that the ass is literally falling out). We have begun our decent into our four year prison sentence term...

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