stereotypical single woman

Welcome to the family Gretchen!

I promise, we’re really not as crazy as it first appears. Well, except for Amelia. You’re definitely going to need watch your back when she’s around.

I’m tired, have a head cold, and I had a job interview yesterday that I want to tell you about, but it’s late, I’m whipped, and there’s something much more exciting to show you - I’d like to introduce you to my new niece:

She was born today at approximately 6pm. I’m thinking it’s because she [...]

Dear Baby Girl,
I know you’re anxious to get out where all the action is. Sure, there’s lots to do and see, but none of this is going anywhere. It’ll still be here in October. Right now you just need to enjoy the free room and board from your mom while you can, because once you’re [...]

I’m learning that there are some definite pros and cons to having temporarily moved home again.
Pro: a washer and dryer are available for my use at all times
Con: if I don’t get my clothing out immediately my family members take them. And they don’t realize that it’s not theirs until they’ve worn them half a [...]

Last night my family and I had dinner at a friend’s house, followed by games in the man cave (I kicked Trina’s ass 36 to 10 in air hockey), and illegal fireworks after the sun went down. It was a fun night and as usual Amelia provided the entertainment. She’s becoming very good at stringing [...]

This last Saturday I moved myself and the boys into the second floor of my parent’s house. I’m definitely no where near being moved out of the house I was living in yet but enough essentials have been moved that they boys and I can live there. I’ve also been so busy trying to [...]

(I apologize in advance for the crap cam pictures - I need to order new batteries for my digital camera so right now it’s all about the camera phone)
If I had known turning thirty involved receiving so much chocolate, jewelry, and roses I’d have done it years ago.

Once again I realize that I really do [...]

Who ever said toddlers weren’t good for anything?