I have a love-hate relationship with any holiday outside of Christmas. Christmas is totally my jam and I literally start planning in August. This might seem excessive until you consider several factors: we have ninety-eleven children, we’re a single-income family, and Christmas just plan makes Mama happy. And heaven knows Mama could use some joy …
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Happy 4th of July!
We brought the kids to a free event at the park. There’s free hot dogs and ice cream and a pretty decent live band. It’s 80 degrees with a nice breeze. I managed to convince everyone to wear matching clothes and it’s sort of picture-perfect in my mind’s eye. And then there’s the reality of …
Pook, part 1
Proud Mama Alert: Pook is fan-freaking-tastic. This kid is the smiliest, giggliest, goofiest baby I’ve ever known, which is really saying something when you consider all she’s been through. This short little video encapsulates her spirit and just MAKES. ME. HAPPY. See, Pook and Boogie arrived early and with much drama. I left my 32 …
My Five Ring Circus 