I love to cook. I cook as often as possible, and I always want to invite people over to eat with us. Often we invite our parents because my house is usually in no condition to entertain. Sad but true. The way I see it is this…If I’m going to spend all that time and […]
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It’s a GIRL…Niece!
Today was a long, exciting day! Yesterday morning my sister, Ashley, and I went walking, both determined to get these babies out of our bellies! Last night we were both timing contractions starting at about 9 pm. Mine were 10-15 minutes apart and hers were getting a little closer. At 2 am she texted me and told me she was heading to the hospital. I was awake until 6 am … [Read more...] about It’s a GIRL…Niece!
Stuffed Artichokes
I have been having contractions for about 24 hours. Some strong and some not. I am getting VERY anxious. So much so that I tried to take a brief nap today and my heart just kept racing, my contractions were strong, and I was feeling that this baby would be making it's appearance sometime in the NEAR future! Probably not tonight, but I just can't imagine it being much … [Read more...] about Stuffed Artichokes
Fun Family Day
Soon and very soon I will be bound to the house with a little bundle of joy, so I wanted to get my people out of the house today to enjoy the sunshine. Brad was working, so my mom and I took the maniacs to the zoo. They loved it and I was hoping to induce labor. No luck yet. LK took her Hello Kitty camera and she took pics of everything. Again, she is just like her mama! … [Read more...] about Fun Family Day
Already a MANIAC
I am excited and so anxious to meet baby #4! This baby has already earned the title of MANIAC! Glad he/she will fit in with the other 3 maniacs that I am raising! Warning #1: If bare pregnant bellies freak you out, do not watch the video. Warning #2: If the Linea Negra (dark line on pregnant bellies) freaks you out, do not watch the video. I'm Italian and Lebanese … [Read more...] about Already a MANIAC
Homemade Reading Pillow
I've mentioned before that getting Preston to do his homework is often the hardest part of my day. He is so smart, but he just doesn't like to sit still long enough to read. I needed something to motivate him and a Reading Pillow sounded like a good idea. A few months ago I ran across a similar idea in a magazine and tucked it away in my scattered little brain. I can't … [Read more...] about Homemade Reading Pillow