Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone! That being said, we are not Irish. I can’t really justify celebrating all things Irish, when we are not. It seems odd to me. I realize that in Ireland, they celebrate St. Patrick and his good deeds. They celebrate by going to mass though, not getting blind-drunk on green whiskey!…
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Recipe Test: Raw Trail Mix Bars
The Brats and I tested out a new recipe this week. Raw Trail Mix Bars from The Sweet Life blog. I actually made it once, on my own and then tweaked it to suit our tastes. The first time they were too crumbly because I left out the walnuts (yuck), but didn’t replace them with anything…
Read MoreThe Tank Turned Two
Yesterday E turned two! She is, by far, one of the very best people I have ever known. It’s hard to believe that a year ago she had just learned to walk and now she can run and jump and climb (and climb and climb and climb). Two meager years ago, she cooed quietly in…
Read MoreThe times, they are a changin’!
As I eluded to in past posts, we have been making moves. Waiting for things to pan out. Figuring this out. Boomba#3 is one of those things. She is doing well, getting bigger every day (at least I hope based on how round I’m getting;) Another thing is B’s job prospects. His last job was…
Read MoreMonster & The Tank
“Watch out for the baby” is a phrase you will very rarely hear me say. A visiting Grandparent said it to O a few days ago, and it just got right under my skin. Yes, when E was tiny we talked about being gentle to the point of exhaustion. When they rough-house we remind them…
Read MoreWalking & Talking
Our life can be chaotic. It’s currently not where we want it to be. Every day we are working towards our goals. Home time is mostly busy. On the days when we are caught up on chores, and errands, and work, and bath times, we get a chance to snuggle in and watch a movie.…
Read MoreThe Sweet Taste Of Literature
I love books. The musky smell of an old classic. The texture of the paper. The weight of a hearty read in my hands. E loves to bite. Chew. Destroy. I’m guessing quite of few of you toddler-wranglers are sitting on a stack of mangled board books, not wanting to throw them away. I can…
Read MoreThe 3rd Annual Monster Mash
My baby turned 3! Everyday my son changes. Growing and stretching in every way. Taller and braver, and smarter and louder. I can’t believe how fast 3 years can go by. Every day he learns new things. O started off very active. He liked…
Read MoreWe Love PB!
Peanut butter is one of my favourite kitchen staples. Any nut butters really, although I haven’t done much experimenting with the others. Nuts are packed with healthy, brain developing fats, and protein, and iron (among other amaze vitamins/nutrients). As we are raising a couple of VegHeads, I look for ways to include them often. This…
Read MoreToddlers!
It’s official! We have TWO toddlers! I knew this day would come, and now it’s here. They are insane. Sometimes I think that O has completely lost his mind! Don’t get me wrong, they are extremely funny, and lovable, but they are also insane! Some days I am convinced that E is trying to hurt…
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