Elle had a speaking part in our church’s Children’s Program last weekend. But the night before the program she refused to do it. I thought she just might be tired so I had her sleep on it, but when she woke up Sunday morning, she still refused to do the part she was asked to do. (And I am talking in bed, bawling, with the covers over her head, screaming, flat out refusal…)

This Friday is 11.11.11!!!! Nerds like me love this kind of stuff. (I always wanted a kid born on a perfect date, but the closest I got was 05.15.05. That is probably why he is my favorite.)

Chad came home last March and had the great idea to get Elle Taylor Swift concert tickets for her birthday in April so that they could go together. He got 2 tickets and he couldn’t wait for her birthday. Well the big day finally came. Elle got all ready and Chad and Elle were off to the Taylor Swift concert together.

Have I shown you my cute and informational Christmas present I bought for myself?  It is Emily Post’s “ETIQUETTE:Manners for a New World” book.  I got it at Costco. I couldn’t resist a Tiffany blue hard bound book full of interesting information. There is a section in the book call…

G week had a great start with ghosts and goblins and ghouls. Plus we gorged on goodies at Grandma’s on a gorgeous Fall day. The day or two after was grueling, but we ended the week with gusto.

It was Fall Break for my kids and I had absolutely zero planned. I was so tired and didn’t even really get moving til about noon. I was feeling kind of guilty that I wasn’t maximizing the kids’ day off like I should. As I was doing breakfast dishes at 2 pm in my robe, I looked out the window and saw…