Aye, aye Captain!
March 1, 2005
Saturday was Laurent's 4th birthday and we celebrated in style with a pirate themed birthday party. Earlier this month I sent out invitations "Ahoy Mates! Brave the high seas and join Captain Laurent to celebrate..." complete with a treasure map.
Valentines
February 16, 2005
Yesterday the kids took part in their first valentine's day party with our local homeschooling group. Every Monday we meet at the Parks and Rec gym for open gym time. This Monday we incorporated a Valentine's party. The kids prepared valentines card for everyone, boxes for their cards and each ...
Celine's Miracle
February 15, 2005
Last Wednesday Celine went to her friend's birthday party. Brienne, Laurent & I picked her up after 2 hours of "girly" fun. Celine came home with a goodie bag of candies, confetti and little toy trinkets collected after breaking the pinata. Brienne and Laurent were also graciously given goodies bags ...
Bye, bye diapers!
February 15, 2005
It appears that Brienne is essentially potty trained. Yesterday she stayed dry (in her pants) during nap and last night stayed dry (no diaper) all night. I am so thankful to say goodbye to buying diapers and wipes, changing nasty poopy diapers, not to mention the frequent rashes Brienne got ...
Planning to buy a home
February 2, 2005
We've been talking about it for a couple months and recently made a decision to buy our own home this spring/summer. We had wanted to save more for a down payment, to lower the term of a mortgage but if we wait much longer any extra savings will be eaten ...
Potty training
January 27, 2005
Brienne has started potty training. Although I can't say we're really "training" her at all. She's been talking about using the toilet for about a month. So, I finally got the potty out of the attic and have been letting Brienne run around naked, from the waist down. If she ...
January blues
January 27, 2005
Having a touch of the winter blues the past couple days. Tired of being cooped up indoors with 3 small children who are getting on each others and my nerves. I find myself fantasizing about a warm winter vacation in the tropics, which in fact we are planning to do ...
