Monthly Archives: March 2008

Our Spring Break: California Beautiful.

Posted on March 30, 2008 by elizabeth

This was my spring break trip: a jaunt up the California coast with the entire pack of kids. Yep. Twins included. Are we crazy? Yes. Was it worth it? Absolutely.

Posted in Travel | 9 Comments

God In The Ordinary

Posted on March 26, 2008 by elizabeth

Like you, I’m up to my elbows in dirty diapers and dishwater. But this is a gift. It’s simply a matter of choosing to see it. If I only experience God in the fleeting moments of spiritual ecstasy, I am … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith | 10 Comments

Embarrassing His Mother. With Flair.

Posted on March 24, 2008 by elizabeth

"Did you know the twins get their food from Mommy’s bumps?" James asks our dinner guest. "JAMES!" I gasp. "What? It’s true!" he says. Proud that he possesses such fabulous insider knowledge, he points at my chest. "They’re right there!" … Continue reading →

Posted in Funny Kid Stories | 10 Comments

Twinsanity

Posted on March 23, 2008 by elizabeth

twin – san – i- ty-noun1. a derangement of mind prevalent among mothers of twins, caused by prolonged sleep deprivation and extreme levels of multi-tasking (ie. nursing two babies simultaneously).2. accompanied by hair loss and inability to recall simple facts.3. … Continue reading →

Posted in Twins!! | 13 Comments

Happy Easter From The Twins!

Posted on March 21, 2008 by elizabeth

Have a blessed and meaningful Easter weekend!

Posted in Twins!! | 9 Comments

Jude-isms

Posted on March 20, 2008 by elizabeth

"Mommy, if a bee comes in the house and stings our TV, will there be a blackout?" ** "Mommy, if a bee stings you in the eyeball, will you die?" ** "Mommy, did you know bees talk? They use a … Continue reading →

Posted in Funny Kid Stories | 1 Comment

Just Another Manic Wednesday

Posted on March 19, 2008 by elizabeth

I don’t know why Wednesday. But Wednesday it is. On Wednesday I want to adopt a false identity and run away to Costa Rica never to be heard from again. On Wednesday I wonder why life is so hard and … Continue reading →

Posted in Her Royal Mommy-Ness | 4 Comments

Sometimes You Fight Back

Posted on March 18, 2008 by elizabeth

Sometimes when I see bumper stickers that say "War Is Not The Answer" I wonder if those people ever raised boys. We can all go around hugging each other and saying things like "Make Love Not War" but even kids … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting--toughest job out there | 11 Comments

Mr. Potato Head Prepares For Battle

Posted on March 12, 2008 by elizabeth

Jude is trucking up and down the stairs. Between trips, he informs me of his nefarious plans. "There’s a war," he explains. "I’ve gotta set it all up." I’m nursing one of the babies, watching him. "Do you think a … Continue reading →

Posted in Funny Kid Stories | 12 Comments

The Results Are In…

Posted on March 11, 2008 by elizabeth

Jude stirred the pot (with eyes closed, of course), reached in… and THE WINNER IS….. Tiffany of Pate Family Fun!  Congrats, Tiffany!  A Mommy of sick kiddos DEFINITELY needs some free coffee! Enjoy! I will email you later today and … Continue reading →

Posted in Give-aways!! | 5 Comments