tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14853171282246448272024-11-08T10:40:15.668-05:00A never-at-home mom- working and raising two boys. Three if you add the husband. It's as easy as falling off a log, right??Christahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08215424017466291864noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485317128224644827.post-5172177254831395482010-07-31T23:25:00.000-04:002010-07-31T23:28:35.923-04:00

Oh The Places You'll Go! Decorations: I got the Cake- of course I'm going to use various solid color tablecloths I've ordered a few poster-sized pictures from the book. A sign post with arrows pointing in various directions- with different life stages printed on each (i.e. going to Kindergarten, high school, college, get a job, etc) I found a picture of centerpieces for a wedding that are hot

Christahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08215424017466291864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485317128224644827.post-69792529721940248352010-07-30T23:27:00.000-04:002010-07-31T23:28:54.101-04:00

OK- I've picked a theme for Taylor's 1st birthday party, but I'm coming up short on ideas for decorations and activities... So, I do what I always do when I need more info-- I search the web... what do I find--- NOTHING (at least nothing particularly helpful).  So, I'm coming to you: The theme is "Oh, the Places You'll Go" by Dr. Seuss.  All that I find in internet searches is ideas

Christahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08215424017466291864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485317128224644827.post-26190196054358261282010-07-25T23:10:00.000-04:002010-07-25T23:10:28.170-04:00

Hwy 100  Saturday, July 24, 2010- I packed up the car, loaded up the two kids and set off for Giles County, Virginia (almost to West Virginia). With the exception of a small traffic delay on the interstate, which led to a beautiful detour on the backroads of Virginia. After about 3 hours of driving, we arrived at Phlegar Farm.  We set up the lawn chairs- Jackson made several

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So, I give Taylor his routine breakfast-on-the-run... i.e. a handful of cereal.  Today's choice Lucky Charms. (usually I try to have some semblance of health and balance to breakfast... ok, really it's usually Cheerios-- but, whatever). This morning I was particularly busy, trying to gulp down at least one cup of coffee, while fixing bottles for daycare, loading the dishwasher,

Christahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08215424017466291864noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485317128224644827.post-91527228869614929292010-07-15T01:00:00.000-04:002010-07-15T01:00:48.653-04:00

Came across some interesting anagrams today... thought I'd share: Actions Speak Louder than Words = Talk or Airs can not show up Deeds Life's Aim = Families Couples = Up Close premeditation = at times I ponder separation = one is apart Presbyterian = best in prayer the married man = I'm her darn mate Grand Finale = A flaring end

Christahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08215424017466291864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485317128224644827.post-85343010248316575932010-07-12T18:44:00.001-04:002010-07-31T23:29:04.437-04:00

The official party planning is under way for Taylor's 1st Birthday  1) Location- Joanie Moser Park ... check! (almost, I found out it's available and I'm going to call to book it tomorrow) 2) Date and Time...check!-- on Taylor's BirthDAY: although it's a Wednesday, I've found with Jackson that I feel the need to do two parties (one for him and one for his actual birthday) if I don't

Christahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08215424017466291864noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485317128224644827.post-23442954076867135282010-07-11T13:36:00.000-04:002010-07-11T13:36:48.349-04:00

I started planning Taylor's 1st birthday party today (details to come).  And decided to make his birthday card (as I have realized I am overrun with Scrapbooking supplies).  I used a variety of supplies... the outer cover is card stock (12"x12") cut in half (to 6"x 12") and then folded in half. I decorated the front and inside covers.  I added one sheet of 6"x6" paper decorated

Christahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08215424017466291864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485317128224644827.post-24101918544312563122010-07-10T10:17:00.008-04:002010-07-10T11:33:03.810-04:00

Ok... I'll bite, What's in the diaper bag?Dumping it out also gives the boys something to play with- not to mention I'm long overdue to clean out the various receipts and other "trash" that sneaks it's way into the bags when I'm not looking!!It's a Baby Boom diaper bag (not new like my bag- see below)- started as Jackson's and has held up surprisingly well through both kids, although one of the

Christahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08215424017466291864noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485317128224644827.post-4086997120187704462010-07-09T19:47:00.003-04:002010-07-09T20:02:59.821-04:00

I had today off work (yay me!). Not by choice though- Taylor got sick at daycare yesterday and due to the 24-hour rule he couldn't return today (although he was just fine by the time i arrived at the daycare to pick him up and has been fine ever since!). I went with a friend to get a pedicure at lunchtime-- then lunch at Panera bread (why don't I eat there more often-- it's yummy!!). Then off

Christahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08215424017466291864noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485317128224644827.post-57976377438073851642010-07-05T21:45:00.011-04:002010-07-05T22:18:27.683-04:00

We left early Friday morning, met dad in Statesville and drove together to the KOA campground in Crossville, TN (that's about half-way between Knoxville and Nashville). We watched for Hannah Montana from the time we crossed the TN state line, as Jackson was convinced we would see her since she lives in Tennessee. I booked a cabin at the KOA, described as "rustic" but it had AC...We went fishing

Christahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08215424017466291864noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485317128224644827.post-75890384313845689022010-07-01T21:07:00.004-04:002010-07-01T21:23:04.598-04:00

Yes, even social workers lose their children. It's happened once before, about 1 year ago ... I was washing dishes and... next thing I know Jackson is no where to be found. I called for him downstairs, then up... no answer. I went into the back yard, then the front. Each time calling out his name. I started to get frantic and ran back through the house, calling his name over and over. I

Christahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08215424017466291864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485317128224644827.post-46604095725046923532010-07-01T21:01:00.002-04:002010-07-12T20:48:08.344-04:00

The long weekend starts early for me (and the boys). We are westward bound tomorrow morning. We're meeting my dad in Statesville in the morning. Our first stop-- Crossville, TN, where we are staying at a KOA campground (in a cabin, with AC). Then, Saturday morning we'll go on to Western Kentucky. I'll blog some more details when I get back.So, it's 9pm, the bags are packed. The kids are in bed

Christahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08215424017466291864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485317128224644827.post-64845635815406754852010-06-29T19:42:00.000-04:002010-06-29T19:52:04.630-04:00

Why do I waste money on cable, the newest Transformers, Sketchers ("they make me run faster"), and the numerous noisemakers for infants... [insert all of your own toys for big kids and small HERE]?? It's amazing how many of these things never, EVER, get played with... they get stacked in the kids rooms and make it out to the next yard sale.Tonight I turned off the tv and kicked the 4 year old out

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