Monthly Archives: June 2007

We’re leaving for Houston shortly and I won’t be posting for about a week. I know, I know. Texas. In the summer. We must be mad. We’re going to there to visit Pete’s mother and two of his siblings and … Continue reading →

Elegant loves Sharpies. As far as she’s concerned, they are one of the greatest inventions ever. She will happily decorate anything with them, including her body. Birthday cards are a particular favorite. She’ll grab her pack of approximately 30 colors … Continue reading →

Okay people, we need to have a serious talk. Newborns are helpless creatures. They can’t hold their heads up, control their bowels, or walk. And they certainly can’t raise hell about whatever names their parents choose to give them. That’s … Continue reading →

A few days ago, I asked how many blogs other people read. Your responses were helpful and let me know that I’m not a total nut for reading so many other strangers’ blogs. And by the way, THANK YOU for … Continue reading →

Bedtime in this house can be a trial. Elegant will be tired, yet say she’s not ready for bed. She’ll fuss and pick at her sister and dawdle in the bathroom and generally be difficult. Luckily, Nancy Drew helped me … Continue reading →