I love sensory memories. The house is a bit chilly because the windows are closed up tight. I'm wearing my fall wardrobe staple for when I'm staying in and not inclined to see people- a comfortable t-shirt (dethklok today) and a pair of leggings. I've had this particular pair since I was pregnant with Ollie and they are still amazing and stretchy ( Read more... )

Oliver is playing with his legos and making a pirate ship, with an vintage toy pig for the captain. I asked him why, and the answer was a succinct "he's a pig, mama!". Oh. Okay. Delilah is running around drinking out of everyone else's cups because she's tired of a sippy cup. But I'm tired of her tipping water or milk into the floor and giggling ( Read more... )

So. I have ADD like whoa and am currently self medicating with stimulants because that makes me able to focus and be productive. On the downside, it also makes me a little manic sometimes after a while, or if I do it too much. So today they kids have played with their djembes, we've played in the pool outside with beach toys and soaked the corn and ( Read more... )

Goddamnit, Internet ( Read more... )

Today was fun! We paid rent (finally! yay!), we picked up some groceries that were sorely needed, and ran amok. It was gorgeous out and really sunny and warm. I meant to bake some cupcakes earlier but spaced it, so I think I'll make some in a little while. I'm making another batch of those bombass apple spice cupcakes with pecan in them, although I ( Read more... )

Three days ago Delilah learned to pull herself up on her knees. Yesterday, she figured out how to pull up to stand fully. Tonight she's cruising around! Walking while holding onto stuff. She is so proud of herself that she is squealing, giggling, and making wheezy dolphin noises. Oh my god, my baby wants to walk! She just turned 8 months old on the ( Read more... )