Annie always notices when I get a manicure or pedicure. She usually drops to her knees and yells, “ooooh, princess toes!” I’ve painted my fingernails at home lately, and Annie sits there next to me and stares and asks questions. “Gonna color your fingers, Mama? Get princess fingers?” I don’t really get the whole princess…
Cookie Monsters
April 24th, 2012Comments: 36
Having lived in apartment complexes for the last fifteen or so years, Mike and I are still not used to someone being able to just ring our doorbell. In fact, it usually scares the crap out of us. When the bell rings, Ribgy (who is also not used to it) goes berserk, and Annie starts…
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Toddlers’ Greatest Hits
April 24th, 2012Comments: 43
Last week I wrote about Annie’s frustrating misuse of the word “help,” and you all gave me lots of incredible advice… thank you! Unfortunately, even once Annie overcomes her “help” issue she will still be able to drive me nuts because somewhere along the line she picked up what I call “The Toddlers’ Greatest Hits”…
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Failing The Test
April 23rd, 2012Comments: 106
Toddlers are known for being difficult, but man, sometimes they can really be little psychopaths. A couple of days ago, Annie came up to me and said, “Oh mama, pretty princess hair, Annie braid it!” and started running her hands through my hair. I was smiling at her sweetness when she suddenly grabbed a handful…
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Nana’s Baby Back Ribs With Homemade Barbeque Sauce
April 20th, 2012Comments: 10
This week I wanted to make one of my Nana’s old recipes. My dad and aunt wax poetic about her baby back ribs – even my mom remembers them fondly, and she isn’t a big fan of barbeque ribs (she prefers her ribs dry). My aunt Lynn was gracious enough to come over and help…
