Shopping Online With Mom…

Amy | November 30, 2005

Mom (shopping online for Christmas party outfit): Now what do you think of this one? It’s a Georgette. Me: Doesn’t look very forgiving… (forgiving – hides all the body stuff you are insecure about) Mom: Yes, but I could push “the girls” way up here (pointing to neckline) and no one will notice what is [...]

The True Spirit Of The Season ;o)

AmyD. | November 29, 2005

Over the weekend Kate “slaved” away at Nana’s house, going to the movies and helping her decorate the front yard for Christmas. The front walk is lined with candy canes, large wreaths adorn the doors and windows, a large elf standing in the yard perches several colorfully wrapped packages upon his shoulders, street signs point [...]

The Weekend After…

Amy | November 26, 2005

Ahhhh… the aftermath of Thanksgiving. I woke up Friday morning with every intention of cleaning house, having the carpets cleaned. The plan was to begin preparing for Christmas. Instead I woke up with a massive migraine that left me incapacitated for most of the day. I returned from the land of pain and darkness just [...]

Happy Thanksgiving

Amy | November 24, 2005

I’m preparing to gorge myself silly today with all the traditional fare… turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatos, fruit salad, rolls and DESSERT! That’s right… top all of those lovely carbs off with straight, wonderful, sugar in the form of chocolate, ice cream, and cobbler! (Snicker Cream Cheese Pie, Butterfinger Pie, and mixed berry cobbler! [...]

Things You Probably Shouldn’t Do When Your Kids Form An Alliance

Amy | November 23, 2005

My two oldest are 3 yrs. and 4 months apart in age. Which means that they are close enough to argue and side up with one another against their parents. This means that I have to constantly be watching for the tell-tale signs that they have joined forces and are using their powers for evil [...]