Two years ago today, the girls and I were on Sanibel Island, enjoying (too much) sun and ocean waters that felt like bliss. We took a boat trip out to see manatees and were treated to a small aquarium before the trip. The feature of the exhibit was a large touch tank, filled with all… Continue reading Flipping the star
Broccoli, double fisted
I was in my room and Pepper ran in to yell me something. I interrupted her and asked, “but honey, why are you naked?” She said, “because it’s bath night!” And laughed at me like I was the ridiculous one. Note, the bath wasn’t ready. Wasn’t getting ready, and she wasn’t in the bathroom before… Continue reading Naked?
There is sand in my butt
Last Mother’s Day, we went out to eat. afterwards, I told Josh to take a photo of me and the girls. Cora was wiggly. Pepper wouldn’t look at the camera. “Josh, just keep taking them,” I said. “One will be good.” They weren’t . Nope. Really? “Girls! Why won’t you just take ONE good picture… Continue reading Just ONE good picture please?
Pepper, to Josh, last night: The girls are getting ready for a bath. Pepper comes over to me and says “daddy, my hole is sticky”. I do not panic I say calmly “oh”? As she slowly points to her belly button. A thousand medical fears evaporate. “Why is it sticky?” “Sour patch kids sugar. I… Continue reading WHAT is sticky?!
Mom, Out of Order 