Monthly Archives: September 2007

My Prozac? Pedicures & Pumpkins.

Posted on September 30, 2007 by elizabeth

Fall is in the air. Well, not really. I mean, this is Southern California where "cold" is 68 degrees. To us, "weather" is a light rain. Oh well. I can still pretend. Plus, I needed a reason to decorate. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Her Royal Mommy-Ness | 13 Comments

A Letter To First-Grade Boys

Posted on September 27, 2007 by elizabeth

Dear Sirs: I regret to inform you that being a boy in first-grade is a miserable experience. One must sit still, one must not talk, one must fill in reams of worksheets, one must pretend to be excited about getting … Continue reading →

Posted in Education | 12 Comments

24 Weeks: Seeing Their Faces

Posted on September 24, 2007 by elizabeth

Went in for another ultrasound last Friday. I’ll be going every two weeks now. I call it "visiting the babies." Everything is still looking great. My cervical length was 3cm–which was good. The babies weight 1 lb. 3ozs. and 1 … Continue reading →

Posted in Pregnant Again! | 12 Comments

Getting Ready For Babies

Posted on September 23, 2007 by elizabeth

On Saturday two big boxes arrived on my doorstep. Crib bedding! I washed the sheets and quilts, ironed the crib skirt and Matt helped me assemble the whole thing. To save space in our bedroom we plan on having the … Continue reading →

Posted in Pregnant Again! | 14 Comments

The Drill Sergeant

Posted on September 19, 2007 by elizabeth

It was clear that Panda needed to be taken down a peg or two. Panda was like most newbies. He thought he was God’s gift to the Army. As if his endangered species status made him special or something. Sergeant … Continue reading →

Posted in Funny Kid Stories | 7 Comments

President 2008: Polar Bears or Aborted Children?

Posted on September 16, 2007 by elizabeth

The presidential candidates have yet to impress me. With more than a year to go, they still have time. You see, I already have my religion, so I don’t need the substitute religion of Global Warming. I’ve got a handsome … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 23 Comments

Fighting To Surrender

Posted on September 16, 2007 by elizabeth

During church on Sunday I developed an excruciating muscle spasm in my lower back. Know what my first thought was? Am I experiencing kidney failure? It’s funny now. Now that an extra strength Tylenol, a hot pad and lying completely … Continue reading →

Posted in Her Royal Mommy-Ness | 3 Comments

The Bald Heffalump

Posted on September 14, 2007 by elizabeth

The stretch marks are back. With a vengeance. I, myself, was trying to ignore them. Until an overly-observant child of mine asked, "Mommy, what are those purple things on your legs?" Which proves that even if you can fool the … Continue reading →

Posted in Pregnant Again! | 7 Comments

Remember Blabber Boy?

Posted on September 11, 2007 by elizabeth

Yes, Blabber Boy is back. It only took three days of school and he’s back to his usual antics. The health office calls me because James is not feeling well and can I pick him up early? I get to … Continue reading →

Posted in Funny Kid Stories | 5 Comments

Who Needs a Mortgage? Cardboard Boxes Rock!

Posted on September 10, 2007 by elizabeth

The upside of having to purchase TWO cribs this past weekend was that the empty boxes provided hours of entertainment for the kids. Also, the store gave us a 10% Twin Discount for purchasing two cribs & two crib mattresses. … Continue reading →

Posted in Funny Kid Stories | 8 Comments