Archive for the 'Family Stuff' Category



National Stuff Your Bird Day

Published on November 22, 2006

For my own personal entertainment, today is the day that I will swear at the openings into the bird, an annual event here.  Bird has been in the refrigerator since Sunday, but I will still have to fight to get his frozen parts out, freezing my fingers in the process.  The kids found this amusing years […]


Still squabbling, after all these years

Published on November 20, 2006

Children make ya proud.  I acknowledge that.  In so many ways, for so many different reasons, so many times.  But….. While doing some snooping housekeeping in the far recesses of the closet in Bri’s old bedroom, Kate found something.  And she had to let it be known, and he came right back at her.  It’s […]


Learning is hard work!

Published on November 19, 2006

Alex and Nick are working hard at learning to use a fork.  They are both sure that it’s quicker and easier to use their hands.  It also is much more productive, getting more food in faster than any other method they’ve tried.  Knowing this, they are not really keen on trying any other less effective methods. […]