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- me and a couple howler monkeys
- i knew it
- artwork by my favorite artists
- new mantel art
- captured: our pet toucan basking in the sun like a dog
- a toucan’s reaction to the sun
- reading
- this color makes me so happy
- what is it with boys and ceiling fans? surely it’s not just mine?
- trying to rearrange for the first time since moving in two years ago…mom, I need your help!
- I can’t lasso the boys in to do school today at all. I stressed about it for the first half of the day…until I’ve decided to just paint while they fly paper airplanes, yell and wrestle.
- how impressive is this multi-level stable she built? i’m a proud mama.
- impossible, is trying to do school when daddy is around
- needing to remember that focusing on moments like this could carry me through the whole day
- what my heart’s been meditating on: it’s 6:45 a.m., she wants to do 5 pages of her math book…her brother wants to conquer 5 levels of a video game. both are brilliant, but the world tends to frown upon the one.
- reader poll: would you go into a grocery store you frequent, with online ordered coffee beans, and use their grinder?
- Netflix episodes of Dirty Jobs are part of any good homeschool curriculum
- trying to trick myself into believing a bowl of rice krispies is as satisfying as an entire sleeve of oreos.
- my morning editing friend
- i want to keep this memory of her like this in my heart forever.
- “tell me, honey, do you like media?”
- why yes, they are playing a video game 12″ from the screen for the 3rd consecutive hour.
- the impromptu mommy daughter shopping trip we took today really refreshed my spirit.
- the equivalent to giving a 7 year old a binky
- the age range of 2 to about 4 1/2 makes me think about ending my days with a fish bowl sized margarita. and i don’t even like liquor.
- not loving my job today.
- hello gorgeous.
- progress on the stairs
- research and development
- I was so desperate for a chocolate fix that I sprinkled powdered cocoa on a bowl of rice crispies. And it was stinkin’ good.
- cheap fun
- more marly
- marly playing with a rubberband
- sight word bingo. let’s get this party started.
- strength
- a lovely pink room
- a man and his bird
- “Summer Sun Pink”
- flashback friday : i’m so glad he’s home.
- reversed door lock…provides protection from the grenade. stand by, i’m going in.
- i have this fantasy that all the kids will play in the basement all day long and all I have to do is throw dry cereal down to them like chicken feed.
- fixing a toucan’s breakfast
- thank you technology, for the minutes of peace that you provide.
- elijah
- love this girl. sissy poo is her street name.
- I admit it. I declared we sing happy birthday at 10:30 a.m. because I wanted the chocolate.
- today is Chase’s 2nd birthday
- I’ll wait until you’re done with your laughing fit to proceed.
- this is what I will hang on when “i don’t like yous” are being mumbled and doors are being slammed.
- seriously. can you not just fold yourself?
- spelling time. it’s much more loud and chaotic than it looks.
- when moms walk away and facebook while they eat
- my 2012 goal + a belly laugh
- reading is my favorite homeschool subject
- a birth story : levi
- just tired
- what did you do?
- the house’s dirt filter is gone!
- this is what happens when daddy is away at the car show
- yum
- a feast
- eating a civilized lunch helps me to feel somewhat normal while mommying young ones. somewhat.
- so beautiful.
- the illuminated word : january
- in the car. alone. no kids. ladies night out!
- little feet
- dinner is served.
- bedtime, I love you. please come soon. alternate title: “JUST CLEAN UP YOUR STINKIN’ TOYS!!!!!”
- iced coffee
- good morning 3-year old. will I have victory today?
- some marly pictures
- marly taking a nap in the sun
- inspiration : more industrial chic
- acceptance
- you have something on your back
- my 3-year old is a beast
- tea party
- sight word bingo time!
- cutting the last baby’s locks and poop
- on wondering if I’ll ever get used to urine on the seat
- how we use our dining room
- artwork : storing and displaying is like therapy for me.
- morning light.
- today
- the 3-year old, during a mildly peaceful minute in time.
- spelling words.
- good morning you iced mocha coffee slice of wonderful.
- the secret to drinking your own weight in water every day.
- oh how I love online shopping.
- morning sun.
- homemade mocha coffee
- let’s be real. female hormones and episodes of The Fresh Beat Band aren’t best friends.
- thank you for tonight’s dinner, Martha.
- prayer.
- homemade hot cocoa a la Keurig.
- good morning.
- marly
- I mean really, if a chocolate cookie is organic, it’s practically good for you.
- kids
- doodles
- geography
- soccer ball
- homemade fries
- back at it
- water
- my handsome chef
- boys
- food
- katie grace
- it’s as lovely as I imagined
- a birthday gift from my favorite 5-year old : a homemade bend-a-roo snail
- step #327 of kid’s toy assembly
- christmas eve
- best turkey ever. thank you chef jason.
- we learned how African mommies carry their babies.
- gamers for life.
- ninja blender, meet your new friends.
- and then there were three
- it’s just a little bizarre
- when words just aren’t enough
- superheroes
- her makeshift art studio
- breaking a sugar addiction (alternate title: I want to pour Hershey’s chocolate syrup on my arm and eat it.)
- laid back homeschool for the day : how to build a house
- feeling healthy : a confession
- learning anywhere and everywhere
- evolving
- ten on ten
- the makings of a romantic bath
- camera bag giveaway : Jo Totes
- diy christmas stockings
- philly pretzel factory = little slice of heaven
- my sister
- indoor picnic.
- abby
- chores!
- abigail victoria, born 9:23 am, 8 lbs 20″…congratulations ben + naomi!!!!!!
- mornings.
- marls mcgee
- holiday photographs : behind the scenes
- thanksgiving
- dinner : and the kids think I’m the best in all the land.
- always a funny question when asked
- two of my boys.
- a few random things
- via auntie Olivia while out on a date night with my hubby.
- pretty girl.
- rainbow rice
- awkward
- i’m sorry, are you mad? or just 3?
- Reese’s routine before she even wants breakfast.
- early.
- almost two
- does anyone else wear an apron in the kitchen so they feel awesome?
- what honey? flashcards don’t excite you?
- spelling test helper.
- our tree is up
- “there’s a birdie sleeping in my jacket”
- difficult life decisions
- the snuggliest bird in all the land.
- sleepy little toucan baby.
- dinnertime.
- Pedro
- answers on owning a pet toucan : uncut
- please let this not bickering moment carry through the day.
- rest.
- thank you, Chief.
- lego time with our favorite veteran.
- a romantic moment found in the hallway.
- kitchen help.
- practicing sight words : bloopers
- drawing.
- even birds love apple
- time.
- our toucan puppy
- i will become ruler of this land.
- birdie bath and a sun bask.
- chase and marly
- there’s a toucan on your head.
- introducing marly.
- going to see about a bird.
- mmmm, dinner.
- how to pick up a toucan from the airport
- our first week of homeschool
- just call me macgyver
- diy : race track from masking tape
- a real man
- the look he gave when another toddler came up to peep his ride.
- mad skillz yo.
- irony.
- touch
- lunchtime.
- our first day of homeschool
- no offense Lance Bass
- yoga.
- officially official
- october snow
- cousins.
- bowling
- time for battle.